Tourists, authorities feel the heat as Bali volcano keeps airport closed
KARANGASEM, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia kept the airport on Bali closed on Tuesday as ash from an erupting volcano swept the holiday island, leaving thousands of tourists stranded as authorities tried to persuade villagers living nearby to leave th…
As Myanmar grapples with Rohingya crisis Pope stresses unity in diversity
NAYPYITAW (Reuters) – Pope Francis held talks with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday, the second day of a visit fraught with tension after the United States accused the Southeast Asian nation of “ethnic cleansing” against its Muslim Rohingya p…
Pakistan army’s role in focus as Islamists end blasphemy blockade
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – When hardline Pakistani Islamists signed an agreement with the government on Monday to end a crippling blockade of the nation’s capital, the text of their deal concluded by thanking the army chief who it said had “saved the nation…
Indonesian ‘Trump’ says has no plans to run for president
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Indonesian business tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo said on Tuesday he was not planning to stand in the country’s 2019 presidential election, and that he would support current President Joko Widodo if he chose to run again.
Indonesian tycoon says he has no plans to run for president
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Indonesian business tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo said on Tuesday he was not planning to stand in the country’s 2019 presidential election, and that he would support current President Joko Widodo if he chose to run again.
China partly lifts ban on group tours to South Korea, online curbs stay
SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) – China will allow travel agencies in Beijing and Shandong to partly resume sales of group tours to South Korea, in a sign of thawing relations between the nations that have been locked in a year-long diplomatic standoff.
Honduran election unresolved, with television star poised to win
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – The result of Honduras’ presidential election was still in limbo early on Tuesday, even after initial results suggested a flamboyant TV host was on course for a surprise victory over the U.S.-friendly incumbent, Juan Orlando Her…
Senior Chinese military official kills himself amid corruption probe
BEIJING (Reuters) – A senior Chinese military official under investigation for corruption has committed suicide, state media said on Tuesday, the latest development in a sweeping anti-graft campaign that has shaken the armed forces.
Chinese official commits suicide after authorities launch probe: Xinhua
BEIJING (Reuters) – Senior Chinese military official Zhang Yang committed suicide at home on Nov. 23 after authorities launched an investigation against him, state media said on Tuesday.
Hawaii to resume Cold War-era nuclear siren tests amid North Korea threat
(Reuters) – Hawaii this week will resume monthly statewide testing of its Cold War-era nuclear attack warning sirens for the first time in about 30 years, in preparation for a potential missile launch from North Korea, emergency management officials sa…
