U.S. voices concern over 11 Uighur China wants Malaysia to deport
WASHINGTON/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The United States on Friday expressed concerns over Malaysia’s possible deportation of 11 Uighur Muslims to China, following a Reuters report that Beijing wanted the Southeast Asian country to hand over the Uighur wh…
North Korea, U.S. set for uncomfortable encounter at Olympics
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea’s ceremonial leader and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence are set for their first face-to-face encounter on Friday when they attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Former British banker denied new trial in Hong Kong double murder case
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A former British banker who was jailed for life last year for the murder of two Indonesian women he tortured and raped will not be given a new trial, Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal ruled on Friday.
Trump, Modi discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar, Maldives, North Korea: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone on Thursday, discussing topics including the political crisis in the Maldives, the war in Afghanistan and the plight of Rohingya refugees from Mya…
Colombia, Brazil tighten borders as Venezuelan crisis deepens
CUCUTA, Colombia/BRASILIA (Reuters) – Colombia and Brazil tightened border controls with Venezuela on Thursday as both nations grapple with a mounting influx of hundreds of thousands of desperate migrants fleeing a worsening economic crisis.
Argentina defends ties with China, Russia despite U.S. objection
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina said on Thursday that a good trade relationship with Russia and China “does not generate a conflict,” days after the United States warned against the growing influence of those countries on Latin America.
U.S. dismisses fears of wider war after deadly Syria clashes
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis dismissed concerns on Thursday that the United States was being dragged into a broader conflict in Syria, after a major clash with pro-Syrian government forces overnight that may have left…
Canada says will clamp down on arms exports amid rights concerns
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada plans to clamp down on arms exports to ensure the armaments it sells abroad are not used to commit human rights abuses, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Thursday.
U.S., China reaffirm commitment to pressure North Korea: State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to exert pressure in Pyongyang over its nuclear weapons on Thursday, the U.S. State Department said.
Syrian Kurds capture two British Islamic State militants: U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two British Islamic State militants known for their role in the torture and killings of Western hostages were captured by Syrian Kurdish fighters, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
