U.S. pledges up to $60 million for security in Sahel region
UNITED NATIONS/ABIDJAN (Reuters) – The United States has promised up to $60 million to support the Group of Five Sahel States (G5 Sahel) Joint Force’s counter-terrorism efforts, the State Department said on Monday.
Kenyan President Kenyatta wins 98 percent of vote in repeat election
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta won 98 percent of the vote in a repeated election in which an opposition boycott helped lower turnout to 39 percent, the electoral commission said on Monday.
Britain moves to tackle abuse in a bastion of tradition: parliament
LONDON (Reuters) – There will be zero tolerance of sexual harassment in Britain’s parliament, the government said on Monday, toughening rules after allegations of abuse at the 800-year-old institution fueled demands for reform.
France, keen to avoid student anger, plans 1-billion euro university reform
PARIS (Reuters) – France announced a one-billion-euro plan for universities on Monday, promising to offer more places on popular courses, cut drop-out rates and build more accommodation, in a bid to assuage the concerns of politically powerful students…
China warns against attempts to contain Beijing before Trump visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s ambassador to Washington said on Monday U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing next week was a historic opportunity to boost cooperation between the world’s two largest economies, but warned against attempts…
Argentina’s Macri says to present tax reform proposal this week
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri said in a speech on Monday his administration will present a proposal to reform the country’s tax code on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Kenya President Kenyatta wins 98 percent of vote in repeat election: commission
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta won 98 percent of the vote in a repeat presidential election in Kenya, although only 39 percent of voters turned out due to an opposition boycott, the electoral commission said on Monday.
Convoy rolls into Damascus suburbs with aid for 40,000: U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) – A convoy from the United Nations and Syrian Arab Red Crescent entered towns in the besieged Damascus suburb of eastern Ghouta on Monday, bringing aid to 40,000 people for the first time since June 2016, the United Nations said.
Trump, Japan’s Abe agree to work together on North Korea before Asia visit
TOKYO (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed to work together on steps to counter North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, ahead of the U.S. leader’s visit to Asia, the Japanese government said late on Mo…
Spain’s direct rule takes hold in Catalonia as secessionists accept elections
BARCELONA/MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s direct rule over Catalonia took hold smoothly on Monday as employees ignored calls for civil disobedience to turn up for work, and secessionist parties agreed to stand in new elections, implying acceptance that the …
