Venezuela pans U.N. decision to refer Guyana border dispute to ICJ
CARACAS/GEORGETOWN (Reuters) – Venezuela on Wednesday panned a decision by the United Nations to refer a century-old border dispute with Guyana to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Venezuela government-opposition talks ‘advance’, no deal yet
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) – Talks between Venezuela’s government and the country’s political opposition are advancing, though no concrete agreement has yet been made, according to spokespeople from each side.
U.S. hails Olympics security plan; opposes North Korea military parade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department voiced displeasure on Wednesday over North Korean plans to stage a military parade on the eve of the Winter Olympics, but it assured Americans going to the games that South Korea’s security plan consider…
North Korea threats spur U.S. search for new radiation therapies
(Reuters) – The escalating threat of a potential nuclear war between North Korea and the United States has led the Department of Defense to join hands with a clutch of companies in developing more effective medical treatments for acute radiation syndro…
Congo electoral commission finishes registering 46 million voters
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Congo’s electoral commission finished registering 46 million voters on Wednesday for a long-delayed election meant to replace President Joseph Kabila that is currently scheduled for the end of December.
Exclusive: 5-Star leader says could back broad Italy government – source
ROME (Reuters) – The leader of Italy’s 5-Star Movement told international investors on Wednesday he would be willing to govern with mainstream rivals if a March 4 election produces no clear winner, a source told Reuters.
Swiss see no quick deal on new EU treaty
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland will not meet the European Commission’s deadline for a deal in the early part of this year on a new treaty that would bind the neutral country more closely to its biggest trading partner, new Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazi…
Letter from Trump prompts African leaders to refrain from criticizing him
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – African leaders say they have decided to refrain from issuing a resolution to criticize Donald Trump’s alleged reference to their nations as “shithole countries” because the U.S. president sent them a letter expressing respect f…
German minister warns Israel it faces growing frustration in Europe
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel warned Israel on Wednesday that it faced growing frustration in Europe amid concern for the future of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Germany urges end to Iranian executions
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government’s human rights commissioner on Wednesday condemned Iran’s reported execution of a man who was 15 years old when he committed his crime, calling it a completely unacceptable violation of international law.
