South Africa’s Zuma may challenge decision to prosecute him: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Former South African president Jacob Zuma may challenge a prosecutor’s decision to reinstate corruption charges over a $2.5 billion arms deal, news broadcaster eNCA said on Saturday.
Sweden, North Korea talks end, may help pave way for Trump-Kim encounter
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The North Korean and Swedish foreign ministers ended three days of talks on Saturday on the security situation on the Korean peninsula which may help prepare the way for a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ki…
At least 16 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island
ATHENS (Reuters) – Sixteen people, including at least five children, drowned on Saturday when the small boat they on capsized in the Aegean Sea, Greek coast guard officials said.
Australia AG rejects lawyers’ bid to prosecute Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s attorney general said that Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has diplomatic immunity, rejecting a bid by activist lawyers to prosecute her for crimes against humanity over the country’s treatment of minority Rohingya Muslim…
China says resolutely opposed to new U.S. law on ties with Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed its “resolute opposition” after U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation that encourages the United States to send senior officials to Taiwan to meet Taiwanese counterparts and vi…
Letter, with bullet, sent to Greek minister working on Macedonia name issue: police
ATHENS (Reuters) – A threatening letter containing a bullet has been sent to the Greek foreign minister, who is engaged in talks with Macedonia on a long-running name dispute, police said.
Australia’s Liberals win state election in blow for renewables lobby
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s governing Liberal party has won a tight regional election in South Australia, a victory that could deal a blow to national renewable energy plans.
Thousands more Syrians flee their homes as two battles rage
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Thousands of civilians streamed out of their towns on Saturday to escape battles in the north and south of Syria, where two different offensives have prompted an exodus in recent days.
Pope pays tribute to mystic monk said to have wrestled with the Devil
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Italy (Reuters) – Pope Francis prayed on Saturday before the body of one of Catholicism’s most popular saints, Padre Pio, a mystic monk who is said to have wrestled with the Devil.
At least 15 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island
ATHENS (Reuters) – Fifteen people, including at least five children, drowned on Saturday when the small boat they were traveling on capsized in the Aegean Sea, Greek coast guard officials said.
