Reuters report on Myanmar massacre brings calls for independent probe
(Reuters) – A Reuters investigation into the killing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar prompted a demand from Washington for a credible probe into the bloodshed there and calls for the release of two journalists who were arrested while working on the rep…
France calls for opening of humanitarian corridors in Syria
PARIS (Reuters) – France wants air strikes in Syria to end and calls for the opening of humanitarian corridors as soon as possible, the French defense minister said on Friday.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa clears diary, pushing for Zuma exit
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – African National Congress (ANC) leader Cyril Ramaphosa and other top party officials pulled out of public events on Friday, fuelling speculation that Ramaphosa was making a final push to force Jacob Zuma to step down as South Afri…
North Korea stages show of force with new missiles during parade
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea showcased new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) it tested last year and a new type of short range missile during Thursday’s large military parade, analysts said on Friday.(For a graphic, click http://tmsnrt.rs/2Bj…
Egypt begins security operation against ‘terrorists’: army spokesman
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt on Friday launched a major security operation involving the army and police against “terrorist and criminal elements and organisations” across the country, the army spokesman said.
Rescue efforts wind down at quake-hit Taiwan city, seven still missing
HUALIEN, Taiwan (Reuters) – Rescue operations after a devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan’s tourist area of Hualien this week started to wind down on Friday, with the death toll at 10 and seven people still missing.
Pence says South Korea President Moon supports U.S. additional sanctions on North Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday South Korean President Moon Jae-in supports the U.S. decision to apply more sanctions on North Korea because Moon acknowledges pressure has helped bring Pyongyang to inter-Korean talks.
North Korea, U.S. set for uncomfortable encounter at Olympics as North delegation arrives
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – North Korea’s ceremonial leader and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence may have their first face-to-face encounter on Friday at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, with Washington gearing up for more sa…
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militia targets in Syria: media
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish warplanes resumed strikes on Kurdish YPG militia targets in Syria’s Afrin region on Friday after a five-day lull that followed the shooting down of Russian warplane elsewhere in Syria, the Hurriyet newspaper and other media…
Sister of North Korea leader arrives in South Korea
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in South Korea on Friday, landing at Incheon International Airport in a private jet with the rest of her entourage of senior officials, including the North’s nominal…
