Skirting Saudi arms sales, France says Iran has ‘lots’ of weapons in Yemen
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s foreign minister on Tuesday sidestepped questions on whether his country should end weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates because they were being used in Yemen, saying that Iran also had “lots” of weapons…
Italy’s League chief says is only possible PM candidate for centre-right
MILAN (Reuters) – The leader of Italy’s far-right League said on Tuesday he was the only possible candidate for prime minister for the centre-right after his party emerged as the strongest in the conservative bloc at Sunday’s election.
Trump sees ‘possible progress’ in North Korea denuclearization
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he saw “possible progress” in denuclearization efforts with North Korea after South Korea said Pyongyang would be willing to meet with the United States and suspend nuclear tests …
U.S. to provide more than $533 million in aid amid African conflicts, drought
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will give more than $533 million in humanitarian aid for victims of conflicts and drought in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and the West and Central African countries bordering Lake Chad, U.S. Secretary of State…
Lula would easily win Brazil’s October election: poll
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would easily win a second-round runoff vote against several likely opponents and retake the presidency in October elections if allowed to run, according to a poll relea…
Trump cites ‘possible progress’ over North Korea’s willingness to talk
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he saw “possible progress” regarding North Korea after South Korea said Pyongyang is willing to hold talks with the United States on denuclearization and will suspend nuclear test…
Italian vote heralds tougher EU stance on migration
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The failure of Italy’s neighbors to help out more with a huge influx of migrants boosted the anti-immigrant vote and contributed to the resounding defeat of its ruling party in last weekend’s election, European officials acknowledg…
U.S. Embassy in Ankara to reopen Wednesday: spokesman
ANKARA (Reuters) – The U.S. Embassy in Ankara will reopen on Wednesday and will provide all regular services, a spokesman said, after the mission was closed for two days due to a security threat.
UK parliament will not be able to overturn EU referendum: Brexit minister
LONDON (Reuters) – Parliament will not be able thwart Brexit by using a vote expected later this year on the final deal negotiated with the European Union to overturn the result of the 2016 referendum, Brexit minister David Davis said on Tuesday.
Britain warns Russia over double agent’s mysterious illness
SALISBURY, England (Reuters) – Britain warned Russia on Tuesday of a robust response if the Kremlin was behind a mysterious illness that has struck down a former double agent convicted of betraying dozens of spies to British intelligence.
