German coalition talks drag on, president warns Europe at stake
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative party grouping and Social Democrats (SPD) toiled deep into the night on Thursday to overcome differences on tax cuts and other issues that threatened to block a new “grand coalition” gov…
Motorcycle gunmen kill pro-government legislator in Venezuela
CARACAS (Reuters) – A pro-government member of Venezuela’s controversial legislative superbody was shot and killed in the west of the country by two assailants riding a motorcycle, authorities said on Thursday.
Qatar accuses UAE aircraft of violating its airspace: agency
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar has filed a complaint to the United Nations about an alleged violation of its airspace in December by an Emirati military aircraft, state news agency QNA reported on Friday.
Ecuador gives Assange citizenship, seeks end to embassy stay
QUITO/LONDON (Reuters) – Ecuador has given citizenship to Julian Assange as part of its efforts to allow the WikiLeaks founder to leave the country’s London embassy where he has been holed up for more than five years.
Korea talks ease war fears in Washington, but for how long?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Talks between North and South Korea ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics have eased fears of war over Pyongyang’s development of nuclear missiles capable of hitting the United States – at least for now.
Europe at stake in German coalition talks: president tells negotiators
BERLIN (Reuters) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday reminded would-be coalition partners about the high stakes involved – and their responsibility for Europe – as negotiators worked through a tough final evening of talks about formi…
Trump says ‘probably’ has a good relationship with North Korea’s Kim: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he “probably” has a very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a change in tone for Trump after exchanging insults with Kim over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile progr…
Trump Iran decision due as allies plea for nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to decide on Thursday whether to extend sanctions relief to Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal as major European allies implored Washington to preserve the landmark arms control pact.
Bulgaria savors EU embrace despite critics
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria’s government won endorsement from the EU executive on Thursday for its demands to be let in to Europe’s more exclusive clubs despite critics at home and abroad who question Sofia’s record on tackling corruption.
Nephew of killed Yemeni president calls on Saudi-led coalition to stop war
DUBAI (Reuters) – A nephew of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh has called for an end to the Yemen war, in his first public appearance since his uncle was killed by his former Houthi allies last month.
