German police make raids linked to G20 riots in Hamburg
BERLIN (Reuters) – Police conducted dawn raids across Germany on Tuesday as part of investigations into violent clashes between anti-capitalist protesters and officers in the port of Hamburg at the Group of 20 leaders summit in July.
Russia designates Radio Free Europe and Voice of America as ‘foreign agents’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia designated Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA) as “foreign agents” on Tuesday, a move aimed at complicating their work in retaliation for what Moscow says is unacceptable U.S. pressure on Russia…
Slain Yemen ex-leader’s son calls for revenge: Saudi-owned TV
ADEN/DUBAI (Reuters) – The son of Yemeni ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was killed by the armed Houthi movement after switching sides in the civil war, called for revenge against the Iran-aligned group on Tuesday, Saudi-owned al-Ekbariya TV quote…
Rebel Honduran police ignore curfew order, election protesters rejoice
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Hondurans spilled into the streets of the capital on Monday night, banging pots and pans and joining rebel police in defiance of a curfew imposed after a presidential election that was heavily criticized by the Organization of A…
New Zealand foreign minister praises China ties, damps fears of protectionism
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand will develop a close relationship with China, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday, putting to rest fears that his protectionist campaign rhetoric would fuel tension with a key trading partner.
Germans see Trump as bigger problem than North Korea or Russia
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germans see U.S. President Donald Trump as a bigger challenge for German foreign policy than authoritarian leaders in North Korea, Russia or Turkey, according to a survey by the Koerber Foundation.
Macau suspends pro-democracy lawmaker as critics protest
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Macau has suspended a pro-democracy lawmaker for alleged “disobedience” after he took to the street instead of staying on a sidewalk during a protest, as activists warn suppression of civil rights is growing in the China-ruled gam…
Australia, citing concerns over China, cracks down on foreign political influence
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia, concerned about rising Chinese influence, will ban foreign political donations as part of a crackdown aimed at preventing external interference in domestic politics, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday.
South Korea, U.S. kick off large-scale air exercise amid North Korean warnings
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea and the United States launched large-scale joint aerial drills on Monday, officials said, a week after North Korea said it had tested its most advanced missile as part of a weapons programme that has raised global tensions…
Iraq accused of violating due process for Islamic State suspects
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi federal and Kurdish regional judiciaries are violating the rights of Islamic State suspects with flawed trials, arbitrary detentions under harsh conditions, and broad prosecutions, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
