Trump to announce broad Iran strategy this week: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will make an announcement this week on an “overall Iran strategy,” including whether to decertify the international deal curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, the White House said on Tuesday.
Exclusive: U.S. warship sails near disputed island in South China Sea – U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday, three U.S. officials told Reuters, even as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks Chinese cooperation in dealing with North Kore…
U.N. bans four ships over North Korea contraband, U.S. delays four more
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council has banned four ships from ports globally for carrying cargo from North Korea, including one vessel that had ammunition, but the United States postponed a bid to blacklist four others pendi…
UK royal Kate makes first public appearance since pregnancy revealed
LONDON (Reuters) – Kate, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance on Tuesday since it was announced she was pregnant, joining husband Prince William and his brother Harry at events to mark World Mental Health Day.
In rightward shift, Dutch PM seals new government pact
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sealed a deal to form a new coalition government on Tuesday, announcing a major tax overhaul and steering the Netherlands towards the political right.
Catalan leader proclaims independence but suspends it pending talks
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont on Tuesday proclaimed the region’s independence from Spain but said its effects would be suspended to allow for talks with the Madrid government.
Catalan leader proclaims independence, delays effects pending talks
MADRID (Reuters) – Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont on Tuesday proclaimed the region’s independence from Spain but said the effects would be postponed to allow for talks.
CIA official tells jury about day ‘all hell broke loose’ in Benghazi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A CIA operative told a jury on Tuesday about the terror he experienced in 2012 when militants attacked the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, and described how he recovered the body of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christoph…
Egyptian activist wins international human rights award
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian activist who is under criminal investigation for his human rights work and is banned from traveling abroad has won an international rights award, organizers said on Tuesday.
North Korea hackers stole South Korea-U.S. military plans: Yonhap
(Reuters) – North Korean hackers may have stolen a large amount of classified military documents, including the latest South Korea-U.S. wartime operational plan, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said, Yonhap News reported on Tuesday.
