Myanmar says probe of two Reuters journalists almost finished, court case to follow
YANGON (Reuters) – A spokesman for Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Wednesday he had been informed that the police had almost completed their investigation of two Reuters journalists arrested over a week ago, after which a court case against the…
Hong Kong’s underused military land a potential goldmine: but a minefield for government
HONG KONG (Reuters) – As Hong Kong seeks more land to help ease a worsening housing crisis, some lawmakers and activists are urging officials to take a fresh look at little-used swathes of more than $100 billion worth of real estate controlled by the C…
Germany takes political vacuum in its stride, for now
BERLIN (Reuters) – Largely unperturbed by Angela Merkel’s failure to form a government after a September election, many Germans are taking the prospect of several more months of coalition talks in their stride.
Divided Catalans prepare to vote in close-run election
VIC/CERDANYOLA DEL VALLES, Spain (Reuters) – Catalonia votes on Thursday for a new administration in an election many hope will resolve Spain’s worst crisis in decades after the region declared independence leading Madrid to sack local leaders.
South Korea says any delay in military drills depends on North Korea’s behavior
SEOUL (Reuters) – Any delay in joint military drills with the United States would depend on North Korea’s behavior during the 2018 Winter Olympics, officials in Seoul said on Wednesday, while a halt to group tours from China suggested Beijing is still …
Saudi-led coalition says to keep main Yemen port open for a month despite missile attack
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen has decided to keep Yemen’s main Hodeidah port open for a month, the coalition said on Wednesday, despite a ballistic missile attack by the Iran-aligned Houthis towards the Saudi capital Riyad…
Mexico recognizes Honduran president as winner of disputed election
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico recognized Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez on Tuesday as the winner of last month’s election, just days after the Organization of American States called for a fresh vote to dispel widespread allegations of fraud…
Philippine leader declares unilateral ceasefire for Christmas
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a 10-day unilateral ceasefire with communist rebels to allow Filipinos to celebrate a “stress-free” Christmas season, two weeks after peace talks with the insurgents were formally scr…
Who killed U.N. experts in Congo? Confidential prosecutor’s file offers clues
DAKAR (Reuters) – U.N. investigators Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp were on familiar ground when they sat down with local leaders in central Congo in March to discuss a widening seven-month-old conflict in the area.
U.S. seeks ship ban over North Korea violations, Moon postponing drills
UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has called on the U.N. Security Council to blacklist 10 ships for circumventing sanctions on North Korea, documents showed on Tuesday, while South Korea’s President suggested delaying military ex…
