Iranian planes warned off two ‘coalition vessels’ during military drill: Tasnim news
LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian warplanes warned off two “coalition vessels” during military drill in waters off the country’s southeast, an Iranian general was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency on Monday.
Germany’s SPD wants Merkel to sweeten coalition deal
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) on Monday demanded concessions on immigration and healthcare from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives in looming coalition talks that the center-left party voted for at the weekend.
Germany’s SPD wants Merkel to sweeten coalition deal
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) on Monday demanded concessions on immigration and healthcare from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives in looming coalition talks that the center-left party voted for at the weekend.
South Korea’s Moon hopes inter-Korean thaw ‘opens door’ for nuclear talks with U.S.
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday a thaw in relations between the two Koreas ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics presented a “precious chance” to bring about talks between the United States and North Korea over Pyong…
South Korea’s Moon hopes inter-Korean thaw ‘opens door’ for nuclear talks with U.S.
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday a thaw in relations between the two Koreas ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics presented a “precious chance” for the United States and North Korea to discuss the North’s weapons prog…
Vietnam jails former politburo official for 13 years in graft crackdown
HANOI (Reuters) – A court in Vietnam on Monday sentenced a former politburo official to 13 years in prison and another high-profile energy official to life imprisonment for embezzlement and violating state rules, in a corruption crackdown, state media …
Vietnam jails former politburo official for 13 years in graft crackdown
HANOI (Reuters) – A court in Vietnam on Monday sentenced a former politburo official to 13 years in prison and another high-profile energy official to life imprisonment for embezzlement and violating state rules, in a corruption crackdown, state media …
Bangladesh says start of Rohingya return to Myanmar delayed
PALONG KHALI, Bangladesh (Reuters) – Bangladesh has delayed the repatriation of Rohingya Muslim refugees to Myanmar, set to start on Tuesday, because the process of compiling and verifying the list of people to be sent back is incomplete, a senior Bang…
Operation in Syria to have very limited impact on Turkish economy: Simsek
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s military operation against a U.S.-backed Kurdish militia in Syria’s Afrin region will have a very limited impact on the Turkish economy and budget, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Monday.
Philippines raises volcano alert again; hazardous eruption seen imminent
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines raised the alert level at its Mayon volcano on Monday after a loud explosion in the wake of increased activity made a hazardous eruption likelier, prompting authorities to close all schools and urge residents to stay …
