Libyan forces hit Islamic State camp with air strike: commander
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – East Libyan forces said they launched air strikes against suspected Islamic State militants on Wednesday south of the jihadist group’s former stronghold of Sirte.
Peru’s Kuczynski denies allegations of Odebrecht links
LIMA (Reuters) – Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said on Wednesday claims he had worked as a consultant for Brazilian construction company Odebrecht SA [ODBES.UL], which is embroiled in an international bribery scandal, were false.
U.S. embassy defends credibility of Liberia presidential poll
MONROVIA (Reuters) – The U.S. embassy in Liberia on Wednesday defended the credibility of last month’s presidential election there, amid allegations of irregularities and fraud that have delayed a run-off poll.
Canada will not send peacekeepers to Mali in near future: officials
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Canada will not be sending hundreds of peacekeepers to support a United Nations mission in Mali in the near future, officials said on Wednesday, a move likely to disappoint allies who want Canadians to play a role in the West Afri…
Turkey asks U.S. about jailed trader: foreign ministry sources
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey has sent a note to U.S. authorities inquiring about the condition of gold trader Reza Zarrab, held in the United States awaiting trial on charges of evading U.S. sanctions on Iran, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said on W…
Light aircraft crash kills 11 in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – At least 11 people were killed in northern Tanzania on Wednesday when a light aircraft flying to the Serengeti National Park, a popular tourist destination, crashed, the flight operator said.
Merkel’s EU ally says more confident about resolving Brexit problems
LONDON (Reuters) – Manfred Weber, a leading lawmaker in the European Parliament, said on Wednesday he was more confident about Britain and the European Union ironing out difficulties in the Brexit talks.
Head of Afghan election body sacked, raising doubts over 2018 ballots
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani sacked the chairman of the country’s Independent Election Commission on Wednesday, raising doubts over whether parliamentary and council ballots scheduled for next year will take place as planned.
South Korea party leader says U.S. must not strike North Korea without Seoul’s consent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump should “under no circumstances” take military action against North Korea without the consent of the government in Seoul, the chairwoman of South Korea’s ruling party, Choo Mi-ae, said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe’s army seizes power, Mugabe confined but “safe”
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s military seized power on Wednesday saying it was holding President Robert Mugabe and his family safe while targeting “criminals” in the entourage of the man who has ruled the nation since independence 37 years ago.
