Philippine President Duterte to visit Japan ahead of key regional summits
TOKYO (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this month, ahead of key regional meetings beginning with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering in Vietnam in November.
New Zealand protectionist Winston Peters appointed deputy PM, foreign minister
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Veteran protectionist politician Winston Peters was appointed New Zealand’s new deputy prime minister and foreign minister on Wednesday, saying he would seek a greater voice in international affairs, including North Korea.
Japan’s Abe may have won election, but many don’t want him as PM
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have won a major election victory on Sunday, but half the people surveyed post-election by the Asahi newspaper don’t want him to stay prime minister.
Philippine President Duterte to visit Japan ahead of Vietnam APEC meeting: source
TOKYO (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe before the two leaders attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Vietnam in November, a source said.
Cuban investigators say U.S. sonic attack allegations ‘science fiction’
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuban officials investigating U.S. complaints of attacks on diplomats in Havana said talk of acoustic strikes was “science fiction” and accused Washington of “slander” while it refused to cooperate fully with Cuba’s enquiry.
Peruvians take Glencore to court over police abuse allegations
(Reuters) – Peruvian villagers suing miner Glencore will argue in London’s High Court next week that the company should be held liable over their allegations they were abused by Peruvian police, the law firm representing them said on Tuesday.
Kurdistan Regional Government offers to freeze referendum results: statement
CAIRO (Reuters) – The Kurdistan Regional Government in a statement early on Wednesday offered to freeze the results of an earlier referendum on independence as part of an offer to defuse the crisis with the Iraqi central government in Baghdad.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to become deputy PM, foreign minister
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand First party leader Winston Peters has been appointed deputy prime minister and foreign minister, elevating the veteran protectionist politician into two of the country’s most powerful positions.
China to unveil new leadership line-up as Xi cements power
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s ruling Communist Party reveals its new leadership line-up on Wednesday when President Xi Jinping introduces his Politburo Standing Committee, culminating a week-long party congress.
Refugees from 11 countries face additional barriers under Trump plan
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Trump administration will temporarily delay the processing of most refugees from 11 countries deemed to be high-risk while resuming refugee admissions for other countries, government officials said on Tuesday.
