Exclusive: Cameroonian troops entered Nigeria without seeking authorization, sources in Nigeria say
ABUJA/DAKAR (Reuters) – Cameroonian troops this month crossed into Nigeria in pursuit of rebels without seeking authorization from Nigeria, causing a falling-out between the governments behind the scenes, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
German police arrest alleged Islamic State militant in ice rink truck attack plot
BERLIN (Reuters) – German police arrested a 29-year-old man they said was an active member of Islamic State who was plotting a truck attack on an ice rink.
Trump threatens to cut aid to U.N. members over Jerusalem vote
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to cut off financial aid to countries that vote in favor of a draft United Nations resolution calling for the United States to withdraw its decision to recognize …
Canada’s Trudeau contravened ethics rules with visit to Aga Khan island
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau contravened some conflict of interest rules when he accepted a vacation last year on a private island belonging to the Aga Khan, the country’s ethics watchdog said on Wednesday.
Philippine police chief defends deadly drug war of the ‘Davao Boys’
MANILA (Reuters) – The police chief of the Philippines on Wednesday stood by the head of a secretive unit behind dozens of killings in the country’s war on drugs, saying officers fired only in self-defence and the death toll reflected the danger and th…
U.N. freedom of speech expert concerned about net neutrality
GENEVA (Reuters) – The U.N.’s freedom of speech expert said on Wednesday he was concerned about the ramifications of a decision in the United States to roll back net neutrality, since it could lead to small and independent voices being drowned out on t…
Austria’s Kurz says will fight anti-Semitism after Israel voices concern
VIENNA (Reuters) – Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Wednesday his new coalition would focus on fighting anti-Semitism, after Israel made it clear it would not work directly with any ministers from the far-right party now back in government.
Turkish banker makes second bid for mistrial in U.S. sanctions case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lawyers for an executive at Turkey’s majority state-owned Halkbank who is accused of helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions on Wednesday asked a U.S. federal judge to declare a mistrial as jurors were expected to begin deliberating.
Germany’s conservatives, SPD start talks Jan. 7 on another ‘grand coalition’
(Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed to exploratory talks on forming a new government starting on Jan. 7, both parties said on Wednesday after informal discussions.
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa promises zero tolerance in corruption fight
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday promised zero tolerance in his government’s push to punish corruption that stifled political freedom and economic growth under Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule.
