Paraguay presidential candidate would not change tax system
ASUNCION (Reuters) – The ruling-party candidate in Paraguay’s April 22 presidential election, Mario Abdo, told Reuters on Thursday he would not raise taxes on the country’s key farm sector despite opposition calls for a levy on soybean exports.
U.S. military aircraft crashes with U.S. personnel onboard in western Iraq
RAMADI, Iraq (Reuters) – A U.S. military aircraft carrying U.S. service members crashed in western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said in a statement late on Thursday.
U.S. envoy says he urged North Korea to release Americans before summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The State Department’s recently retired envoy for North Korea said on Thursday he has urged North Korea to send a positive signal by releasing three American prisoners before a possible summit between U.S. President Donald Trump …
Colombia detains Cuban accused of planning attack on U.S. citizens
(Reuters) – A Colombian judge on Thursday ordered the detention of a Cuban man who police suspect has links with Islamic militants and who was allegedly planning a bomb attack on a Bogota restaurant frequented by U.S. diplomats.
North Korean foreign minister visits Sweden amid summit speculation
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – North Korea’s foreign minister landed in Sweden on Thursday for talks, prompting speculation that the two-day trip could lay the groundwork for a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jon…
French rail strike call sets stage for showdown with Macron
PARIS (Reuters) – French rail unions on Thursday called a wave of strikes, setting up a confrontation with President Emmanuel Macron as he tries to push through an overhaul of the state-run rail operator.
U.S. sanctions Russians for meddling, but not Putin’s oligarchs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States slapped sanctions on Russian individuals and entities for U.S. election meddling and cyber attacks but put off targeting oligarchs and government officials close to President Vladimir Putin, prompting lawmakers …
Hopes of Brexit transition deal face Irish barrier
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May and British businesses are banking on European Union leaders granting a Brexit transition deal next week but diplomats said they could face disappointment unless a deadlock is broken over the Irish border…
Lebanon plans to boost army presence on Israel border
ROME (Reuters) – Lebanon plans to increase its military presence along its southern border with Israel, Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Thursday at a meeting in Rome, where he is seeking financial support for the armed forces.
U.S. sanctions Russians for meddling, but puts off punishing oligarchs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States slapped sanctions on Russian individuals and entities for U.S. election meddling and cyber attacks but put off targeting oligarchs and government officials close to President Vladimir Putin, prompting lawmakers …
