In Abu Dhabi, France’s Macron says must remain firm with Iran
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he wanted to remain firm with Iran regarding its ballistic missile program and influence in the Middle East, but warned regional countries against exacerbating rising tensions.
EU to impose arms embargo on Venezuela, lays basis for sanctions: diplomats
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is set to impose an arms embargo on Venezuela and will consider further sanctions in response to the political crisis in the South American country, two EU diplomats said.
North Korea says sanctions hurting women, children
GENEVA (Reuters) – North Korea said on Wednesday it was working to uphold women’s rights and gender equality but that sanctions imposed by major powers were taking a toll on vulnerable families.
German court rules in favor of third gender category
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s highest court ruled on Wednesday in favor of the introduction of a third gender category for people who do not identify as either male or female or are born with an ambiguous sexual anatomy.
Islamic State’s footprint spreading in northern Somalia: U.N.
NAIROBI (Reuters) – A militant faction loyal to Islamic State (IS) has increased its following in northern Somalia from a few dozen last year to up to 200 this year, a U.N. report said, days after the group came under U.S. air attack for the first time…
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe: Beware of death on road to presidency
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday said the route to leadership was long and full of “pitfalls and death”, as he accused his fired deputy and former protege of showing impatience in his bid to succeed him.
In message to Russia, Western powers demand U.N. extend Syria toxic gas inquiry
PARIS (Reuters) – Major Western powers appeared ready for a showdown with Russia at the U.N. Security Council after demanding on Wednesday the renewal of he mandate of an international inquiry into chemical weapons attacks in Syria.
Syrian army starts assault on last IS stronghold
BEIRUT/BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Syria’s army and its allies began an assault on the largest remaining stronghold of Islamic State in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday, pro-Damascus media said, signaling the imminent fall of the militant group’s self-proclaimed ca…
France, Britain, U.S, Germany demand U.N. extend mandate on Syria chemical probe
PARIS (Reuters) – France, Britain, the U.S. and Germany called on the U.N. Security Council to renew the mandate of an international inquiry into chemical weapons’ attacks in Syria, and urged for a strong signal to ensure those responsible were held ac…
Trump administration tightens sanctions against Cuba
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government announced new restrictions against Cuba on Wednesday, tightening sanctions as part of President Donald Trump’s pledge to roll back his Democratic predecessor’s move toward warmer ties with Havana.
