Poland’s president says will sign Holocaust bill, defying critics
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s president said on Tuesday he would sign into law a bill that imposes jail terms for suggesting the country was complicit in the Holocaust, defying criticism from Israel, the United States and activists.
Iran-backed Iraqi groups urge full U.S. withdrawal, hardliners threaten attacks
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Two major Iraqi Shi’ite groups backed by Iran are demanding all U.S. forces leave Iraq, opposing plans by Baghdad and Washington to keep some there for training and advisory purposes.
Porsche pummeled, corvettes crushed as Philippines’ Duterte shows he’s tough on tax-dodging
MANILA (Reuters) – Bulldozers and backhoes pounded more than two dozen seized luxury cars in the Philippines on Tuesday, including Porsches, Mercedes, Jaguars and Corvettes, in a dramatic demolition showcasing the no-nonsense leader’s crackdown on crim…
SE Asia ministers air concerns over Beijing’s activities in South China Sea
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Southeast Asian foreign ministers on Tuesday aired concerns over China’s activities in disputed areas of the South China Sea, noting that land reclamation continued even after talks began between their 10-member bloc and Beijing t…
Philippines signs $233 million helicopter deal with Canada to fight rebels
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines signed a deal with Canada on Tuesday to buy 16 combat utility helicopters worth $233.36 million, as the military prepared to step up operations against Islamist and communist rebels.
Taiwan brushes off concern about stranded citizens amid China route row
TAIPEI (Reuters) – There are still seats left for Taiwanese people to return home from China over the upcoming Lunar New Year, Taiwan said on Tuesday, brushing off concern a dispute over air routes could leave thousands stranded.
Poland’s President Duda says will sign Holocaust bill into law
WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Tuesday that he will sign a contested Holocaust bill into law, despite protests from Israel and the United States.
Myanmar policeman who arrested Reuters reporters tells court he burned his notes
YANGON (Reuters) – A Myanmar police officer who was part of the team that arrested two Reuters journalists in December told a court on Tuesday that he had burned the notes he made at the time, but gave no reason why he had done so.
Erdogan says U.S. has ‘calculations’ against Turkey, Iran, Russia in Syria
ANKARA (Reuters) – The United States is working against the interests of Turkey, Iran and maybe Russia in northern Syria, where it is sending in military supplies to an area controlled by Kurdish-dominated forces, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesd…
Syrian Observatory: air strikes kill 16 in eastern Ghouta
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said air strikes pounded insurgent-held suburbs east of Damascus on Tuesday, killing 16 people.
