Syria’s Assad names new defense and other ministers: state TV
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued a decree appointing new ministers for defense, industry and information, state television reported.
Trump says U.S. has gotten ‘nothing’ from Pakistan aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States has “foolishly” handed Pakistan more than $33 billion in aid over the last 15 years while getting nothing in return, and pledged to put a stop to it.
Ten killed in Iran protests and security forces repulse attacks: state TV
DUBAI (Reuters) – Ten people were killed during protests in Iran on Sunday and armed demonstrators tried to seize police stations and military bases but were repulsed by security forces, state television said on Monday.
After tough year, Hong Kong democracy protesters sound warning to China on New Year’s day
HONG KONG (Reuters) – After a year that saw democracy advocates in Hong Kong jailed and ousted from public office, thousands marched through the streets of Hong Kong on New Year’s Day to warn China not to meddle further in the city’s affairs and underm…
Merkel’s allies, further defying SPD, seek corporate tax cuts
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Bavarian conservatives are pressing for corporate tax cuts and abolition of a tax imposed after reunification to help poorer eastern states, which could complicate talks with the Social Democrats (SPD) on forming a new gove…
Don’t extinguish migrants’ hopes, Pope says on World Day of Peace
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis described migrants and refugees as the world’s “weakest and most needy” on Monday, using his traditional New Year’s address to “give voice” to people he has urged leaders to do more to help.
Compass Group chief, five others killed in Sydney seaplane crash
SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) – The chief executive of British catering giant Compass Group Plc and four members of his family were killed when the seaplane they were flying in crashed into a Sydney river on New Year’s Eve.
Ten people killed in Iran unrest on Sunday: state television
DUBAI (Reuters) – Ten people were killed during street protests in Iran on Sunday, state television said on Monday.
Fire officials relieved of duty over deadly fire in southern Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) – Five fire officials being questioned over a blaze that led to the deaths of 37 staff at the southern Philippines offices of an American market research firm have been relieved of their duties, a government investigator said on Monday…
Exclusive: Pakistan plans takeover of charities run by Islamist figure U.S. has targeted
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s government plans to seize control of charities and financial assets linked to Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, who Washington has designated a terrorist, according to officials and documents reviewed by Reuters.
