Putin order for bomb threat plane to be downed in 2014 canceled after false alarm
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Vladimir Putin in 2014 ordered a passenger aircraft which was reported to be carrying a bomb and targeting the opening of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi to be downed, the president said in a film shown on Sunday.
Israeli politicians suspect Netanyahu seeks election to survive corruption probes
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A dispute within Israel’s governing coalition over military conscription of ultra-orthodox Jewish men stirred speculation on Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to see a snap election to help him survive corruption…
Syrian army splinters rebel enclave in Ghouta onslaught
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian army broke apart the rebel enclave in eastern Ghouta on Sunday, cutting off two major towns from the rest of the area, state media said, after a fierce battle waged under cover of an unrelenting bombardment.
Trump talks with North Korea not just ‘theater,’ CIA chief Pompeo says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo said on Sunday an upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not just for show.
Saudi sets up departments to investigate, prosecute corruption cases
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi King Salman has ordered the establishment of specialized departments in the public prosecutor’s office to investigate and prosecute corruption cases, the government’s information office said in a statement on Sunday.
Saudi sets up departments to investigate, prosecute corruption cases: royal decree
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi King Salman has ordered the establishment of specialized departments in the public prosecutor’s office to investigate and prosecute corruption cases, the government’s information office said in a statement on Sunday.
In a Yemeni town, hardship awaits displaced civilians
AL-MOKHA, Yemen (Reuters) – It took Seham Ali Ibrahim one month to make the dangerous journey from her village near the frontline town of al-Heiss to the relative safety of Yemen’s western coast areas, often traveling by foot across battle lines.
At least 44 militants killed in clash with Philippine troops: army
MANILA (Reuters) – At least 44 pro-Islamic State militants were killed and 26 more were wounded when Philippine soldiers shelled positions held by the rebels in southern Maguindanao province, the army said on Sunday.
Senior Vietnam policeman arrested for allegedly organizing gambling
HANOI (Reuters) – A senior Vietnamese police official was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of involvement in an international gambling ring, the police ministry said.
After visiting North Korea, South Korea officials to meet China, Japan leaders
SEOUL (Reuters) – Two senior South Korean officials who met with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un last week will split up to visit the leaders of China and Japan this week to update them on the talks, a South Korean presidential official said on Sunday.
