Fractured French Right struggles to unite against Macron
PARIS (Reuters) – A year ago, France’s conservatives appeared headed for the presidency. Now the French right is more fractured than at almost any point in the modern-day Fifth Republic, leaving one clear winner: President Emmanuel Macron, a centrist.
Bali volcano stops flights again as tourists struggle to get out
KARANGASEM, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia shut the airport on its holiday island of Bali for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, as the erupting Mount Agung volcano spewed ash that blocked flight paths and spurred authorities to hasten evacuation e…
North Korea says new ICBM puts U.S. mainland within range of nuclear weapons
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday that put the entire U.S. mainland within range of its nuclear weapons.
Venezuela systematically abused foes in 2017 protests: rights groups
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela “systematically” abused anti-government protesters this year, two rights groups said on Wednesday, including through beatings, firing tear gas canisters in closed areas and forcing detainees to eat food tainted with excrem…
Cambodia PM leaves for China to seek more aid
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, under Western donor pressure over a crackdown on his critics ahead of 2018 elections, will seek more aid and investment from China during a visit this week, his aide said.
Beijing warns Taipei against hyping up China’s jailing of Taiwanese activist
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Wednesday said that any attempt to hype up its decision to jail a Taiwanese rights activist for subversion would be futile, after Taiwan’s ruling political party labeled the result “unacceptable”.
Pope calls for peace in Myanmar on diplomatically fraught trip
YANGON (Reuters) – Pope Francis called on the people of Myanmar on Wednesday to embrace peace and reconciliation as their country emerges from nearly five decades of military rule still riven by ethnic conflicts and communal strife.
Same-sex marriage bill clears Australia’s Senate
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s upper house Senate on Wednesday passed a measure to legalize same-sex marriage, perhaps as soon as next week, after lawmakers dismissed a conservative push to allow religious objectors to refuse service to same-sex couple…
Mexico ruling party hopeful attacks rival’s ‘hunger for power’
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A newly unveiled presidential contender for Mexico’s ruling party attacked his main leftist rival on Tuesday, accusing him of being obsessed by power, afraid of debate and unable to tackle corruption when he held public office.
North Korea ICBM test may show Washington within range
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea launched what officials said was likely an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that flew high into space before landing near Japan on Wednesday, showing Pyongyang may now be able to reach Washington, D.C. …
