U.S. cuts embassy staff in Cuba, warns citizens not to visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is cutting its diplomatic presence in Havana by more than a half and will warn U.S. citizens not to visit Cuba because of targeted attacks that have injured at least 21 U.S. personnel, a senior official said on …
The pope is writing a document on fake news – and that’s the truth
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – If you ever wondered how to say “fake news” in Latin, it’s “nuntii fallaces” – and Pope Francis is writing a document on just that.
Syrian army and allies secure road after IS attack in Deir al-Zor:Hezbollah
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian army and its allies have secured the Palmyra to Deir al-Zor road, a major supply route from government territory to the eastern city, defeating a strong Islamic State attack, a military media unit run by Lebanon’s Hezboll…
Russia says ready to work with North Korea to resolve missile crisis
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Moscow is prepared to work with Pyongyang to try to find a peaceful resolution to the North Korean missile crisis, the Russian Foreign ministry said on Friday.
Ban imposed on flights into Iraq’s Kurdish region after independence vote
ERBIL, Iraq/ANKARA (Reuters) – A ban on international flights into Iraq’s Kurdish region was being imposed on Friday after the Baghdad government retaliated against a vote for independence that has drawn opposition from foreign powers.
U.S. orders 60 percent of staff out of embassy in Cuba: AP
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has ordered 60 percent of its staff to leave the American Embassy in Havana because of “specific attacks” on diplomats and will warn American tourists that some attacks have occurred in Cuban hotels, the Associa…
Merkel to name aide interim German finance minister: Sueddeutsche
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel’s chief of staff will become acting finance minister when Wolfgang Schaeuble leaves office, Sueddeutsche Zeitung said on Friday in a report that the government’s spokeswoman did not deny.
Flight ban on Iraqi Kurds imposed after independence vote
ERBIL, Iraq/ANKARA (Reuters) – A ban on international flights into Iraq’s Kurdish region was being imposed on Friday after the Baghdad government retaliated against a vote for independence that has drawn opposition from foreign powers.
Trump to travel to Asia Nov. 3-14: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump will travel to Asia next month for the first time since becoming president, stopping in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines on a trip expected to be dominated by the North Korea nuclear threat.
Russia accuses CNN International of violating Russian media law
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s communications regulator on Friday accused U.S. TV channel CNN International of violating Russian media law and said it had summoned the broadcaster’s representatives in connection with the matter.
