Philippines, China to work out how to tap oil, gas that both sides claim
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines and China have agreed to set up a special panel to work out how they can jointly explore oil and gas in part of the South China Sea that both sides lay claim without having to address the explosive issue of sovereignt…
In long Afghan war, U.S. Army tries new way to deploy trainers
FORT BENNING, Ga. (Reuters) – As a U.S. Army medic, Sergeant First Class Jonathan Ortega admits that when he gets to Afghanistan, his instinct will be to help care for any wounded Afghan troops. It is a feeling he will have to fight.
South Africa’s Zuma expected to respond to ‘recall’ order
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma was expected to respond on Wednesday to an order from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to step down as head of state, party officials said, after nine years in office dogged by scand…
Danish Queen’s husband Prince Henrik dies: Royal House
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark’s Prince Henrik, husband of Queen Margrethe, died on Tuesday night at Fredensborg Castle, the Royal House said in a statement.
U.N. chief set to appoint Britain’s Martin Griffiths as Yemen envoy
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres notified the Security Council on Tuesday of his intention to appoint former British diplomat Martin Griffiths as his new envoy charged with trying to broker peace in Yemen, di…
Colombia says needs international aid to cope with Venezuela crisis
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday the country needs international aid to help cope with the humanitarian crisis caused by hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing over the border to escape the economic cris…
South Korea approves record $2.6 million budget for North Koreans’ Olympic visit
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea approved on Wednesday the use of a record 2.86 billion won ($2.64 million) to bankroll the cost of hosting hundreds of visiting North Koreans during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Building diplomacy, not just walls: U.S. starts work on new Mexico embassy
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The United States broke ground on a new $943 million embassy in Mexico City on Tuesday, a move hailed by officials from both countries as a win for diplomacy after months of tension over President Donald Trump’s plan to build a …
Lima Group countries criticize Venezuela election date
LIMA (Reuters) – The “Lima Group” of Latin American nations plus Canada on Tuesday criticized the Venezuelan government’s decision to hold a presidential election on April 22 without reaching an agreement with an opposition coalition.
Chinese paper says UK trying to grab attention with South China Sea mission
BEIJING (Reuters) – Britain’s Defence Ministry is trying to justify its existence and grab attention with a planned mission by a British warship to the disputed South China Sea next month, a Chinese newspaper said on Wednesday.
