South Koreans brief U.S. officials on landmark talks with North Korea’s leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – South Korean envoys briefed American officials on Thursday on their unprecedented meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while the U.S. secretary of state said that though “talks about talks” might be possible with Pyongya…
Venezuela opposition calls for protest against presidential vote
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition is calling for a national protest later this month against a “fraudulent” election it says is stacked in favor of President Nicolas Maduro, the first major mobilization since last year’s wave of street protest…
South Koreans in Washington to brief on talks with North Korea’s leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – South Korean envoys briefed American officials on Thursday on their unprecedented meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while the U.S. secretary of state said that though “talks about talks” might be possible with Pyongya…
Britain will respond if Russia is proved to be behind nerve attack: PM May
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will respond appropriately if evidence shows Moscow was behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in England, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday.
Sweden says bookseller held in China denied access to Swedish doctor
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – A Swedish book publisher being held by Chinese authorities has not been allowed a promised visit by a Swedish doctor, Stockholm said on Thursday.
France to provide 14 million euros in aid to Lebanese army
PARIS (Reuters) – France will provide 14 million euros’ ($17 million) worth of aid to the Lebanese army, to include training and equipment such as anti-tank missiles, an official said on Thursday.
Macron seeks to replace Britain as India’s gateway to Europe
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he wanted France to supplant Britain as New Delhi’s partner of choice in Europe, as he embarked on a four-day tour of India.
Myanmar says it would like to see ‘clear evidence’ of genocide
GENEVA (Reuters) – Myanmar wants to see clear evidence to support accusations that ethnic cleansing or genocide has been perpetrated against its Muslim minority in Rakhine state, National Security Adviser Thaung Tun said on Thursday.
U.S. not coordinating against Russian cyber threat: top general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. general in Europe said on Thursday that the U.S. government did not have an effective unified approach to deal with Russia’s cyber threat.
UK border stance threatens to stall Brexit talks: EU’s Tusk
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Brexit negotiations risk stalling if Britain does not present a realistic solution for the future of the Irish border after London rejected an EU fallback proposal last week, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday.
