Two Chinese dragon boats capsize in river, 17 killed
BEIJING (Reuters) – Two dragon boats practicing to race on a river in China have overturned and 17 people drowned, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.
As U.S., North Korea plan to meet, Iran warns against Trump deals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. push to change the Iran nuclear deal was sending a “very dangerous message” that countries should never negotiate with Washington, Iran’s foreign minister warned as U.S. and North Korean leaders prepare to meet for denuclear…
Islamic party aims to hold the key in Malaysia’s election
KOTA BHARU, Malaysia (Reuters) – The outcome of next month’s election in Malaysia may hinge on the performance of a party that has strived for decades to turn the country into an Islamic state and enforce harsher penalties on Muslims for adultery, thef…
Underlining alliance, Venezuela’s Maduro visits new Cuban leader
HAVANA (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro became on Saturday the first foreign leader to meet with Cuba’s Miguel Diaz-Canel since he became president of the communist-run island this week, underscoring the importance of the Venezuelan-Cuba…
Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace
DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighborhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unr…
Nicaragua’s Ortega offers benefits rethink as protest death toll rises
MANAGUA (Reuters) – Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said on Saturday he was ready to consider changing an unpopular social security overhaul that has sparked days of deadly protests and one of the biggest crises of his leadership.
Saudi security shoots down toy drone near royal palace: official media
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian security forces shot down a toy drone in the capital Riyadh on Saturday, a senior Saudi official and the state news agency said, after videos were posted online showing gunfire in a neighborhood where a royal palace is …
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth celebrates 92 years with star-studded concert
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth attended a star-studded special concert on Saturday as the world’s oldest and longest-reigning living monarch celebrated her 92nd birthday.
Turkey’s Erdogan says U.S. should look at its own actions if it wants jailed pastor freed
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said the United States should look at its own actions if it wants the return of an American Christian pastor who has been jailed in Turkey for suspected links to a 2016 failed coup.
German minister urges Russia to cooperate in solving Syria crisis
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Saturday urged Russia to help solve the Syria crisis as he set off for a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major industrialized nations in Toronto.
