Far-right presidential hopeful aims to be Brazil’s Trump
BRASILIA (Reuters) – He is anti-gay, pro-gun and warns that China is taking over Brazil. And with one year to go before Brazil’s presidential election, right-wing Congressman Jair Bolsonaro is running second in opinion polls.
House panel to hold hearing with tech companies on Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee said on Wednesday it would hold an open hearing with technology companies as part of its investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
U.S. student held in North Korea died of oxygen starved brain: coroner
(Reuters) – An American student who had been imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months died from lack of oxygen and blood to the brain, an Ohio coroner said on Wednesday.
U.S. student held in North Korea died of oxygen starved brain: Ohio coroner
(Reuters) – An American student imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months died from lack of oxygen and blood to the brain, according to an Ohio coroner’s report released on Wednesday.
Militants attack Kabul airport during Mattis visit, U.S. strike kills civilians
KABUL (Reuters) – Suicide bombers and militants firing mortars attacked Kabul’s airport during a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday, prompting a U.S. air strike that accidentally killed civilians, officials said.
Russia says general killed in Syria held senior post in Assad’s army
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian general killed in Syria had been seconded to the Syrian government as a military commander, Russia’s military chief of staff said on Wednesday.
Venezuelan leader blasts Rajoy, mocks Trump
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro railed at two of his main international critics on Wednesday, chiding Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy for “meddling” and mocking U.S. President Donald Trump for geographical ignorance.
Dissident Uzbek writer held on return from exile: wife
ALMATY (Reuters) – The first prominent dissident to return to Uzbekistan since the death of its long-time leader was detained on arrival on Wednesday, his wife said, raising questions about the new president’s efforts to change the country’s image.
Turkey says air force kills 13 in north Iraq air strike
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish jets struck a target in northern Iraq on Wednesday, killing 13 suspected Kurdish PKK fighters, the armed forces said in a statement.
Qatar must protect workers from lethal heat, rights group says
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar must do more to protect construction workers from heat which often reaches levels that are potentially fatal, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.
