At least 18 killed as second earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
SYDNEY (Reuters) – At least 18 people were killed by a magnitude 6.7 quake that struck Papua New Guinea’s mountainous Southern Highlands early Wednesday, an official said, adding to the death toll from a larger quake last week.
Trump calls North Korea ‘sincere’ on possible nuclear talks, others skeptical
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) – Feeling the pressure of sanctions, North Korea seems “sincere” in its apparent willingness to halt nuclear tests if it held denuclearization talks with the United States, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday as U.S., Sout…
Royal welcome and noisy protests await Saudi crown prince on UK trip
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s grand welcome for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will begin on Wednesday with a lunch with Queen Elizabeth, as the two countries seek to widen longstanding defense ties into a far-reaching partnership.
North Korea overture seen as tiny step on rocky, unpromising road
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In floating the possibility of nuclear talks with the United States, North Korea took a first step on a road likely to be long, more arduous and just as prone to failure as past efforts.
North Korea ‘sincere’ on possible nuclear talks as sanctions hurt: Trump
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea seems “sincere” in its apparent willingness to suspend nuclear tests while it held denuclearization talks with U.S. officials because the government is being hurt by tougher sanctions, U.S. President Donald Trum…
‘Significant’ consequences if China takes key port in Djibouti: U.S. general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. general for Africa told lawmakers on Tuesday that the American military could face “significant” consequences should China take a key port in Djibouti, as Beijing becomes increasingly muscular in Africa in an effort …
U.S. and Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania discuss Baltic summit, Russia in call
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke with counterparts from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on Monday about an upcominng Baltic summit to be held in Washington next month, as well as Russia’s relationship with its neighbors …
Trump sees ‘positive’ statements on possible North Korea talks
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed on Tuesday “positive” statements from South Korea that North Korea was willing to suspend nuclear tests while it held denuclearization talks with U.S. officials, but he declined to say w…
Top Brazil appeals court denies Lula bid to stay out of prison
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s top appeals court on Tuesday denied a request by former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that he not be sent to prison on a corruption conviction before he has exhausted his appeals.
Slovenian PM hopeful aims to slash red tape, reform courts
KAMNIK, Slovenia (Reuters) – A former comedian tipped to become Slovenia’s next prime minister said on Tuesday he would slash red tape to boost investment and shake up the electoral and judicial systems if his party wins June’s national election.
