Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar
ERBIL, Iraq/BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Hayder al-Abadi declared victory over Islamic State militants in Tal Afar and the entire province of Nineveh on Thursday, despite continued fighting in the small town of al-‘Ayadiya.
Mexican president likens leftist rival to Venezuela’s Maduro
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto likened the front-runner for next year’s presidential election to Venezuelan leftist leaders in an interview published on Thursday, suggesting the opposition candidate could unleash economic …
Brazil anti-graft head defends graft fines after backlash
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A top Brazilian federal prosecutor defended the size of fines levied against companies involved in the nation’s graft probes, saying that despite a public outcry some were too low, it was more important to dismantle the schemes tha…
U.S. bombers drill over Korean peninsula after latest North Korea launch
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) – South Korean and Japanese jets joined exercises with two supersonic U.S. B-1B bombers above and near the Korean peninsula on Thursday, two days after North Korea sharply raised tension by firing a missile over Japan.
U.S. retaliates against Russia, orders closure of consulate, annexes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has told Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and buildings in Washington and New York that house trade missions, the State Department said on Thursday, in retaliation for Moscow cutting the U.S. diplo…
Muslim pilgrims in Muzdalifa prepare for haj’s final stages
MUZDALIFA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Two million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat on Thursday for a vigil to atone for their sins, then descended to Muzdalifa to prepare for the final stages of the annual haj pilgrimage.
French foreign minister to travel to Libya to push peace deal
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s foreign minister said on Thursday he would head to Libya “very soon” to push warring parties to support a peace roadmap tentatively agreed in Paris in July.
South Sudan rebels, short on supplies, draw on determination
KAYA, South Sudan (Reuters) – Before the South Sudanese rebels attacked the town of Kaya, they handed out supplies – a ragged strip of red cloth to identify themselves to each other as friendly forces, a packet of biscuits, and two precious magazines o…
U.S. says Iran shows ‘true colors’ by restoring Hamas ties
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Thursday Iran had shown its “true colors” by restoring ties with Palestinian militant group Hamas and must be held to account by the international community.
U.S. says Iran shows ‘true colors’ by restoring Hamas ties
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Thursday Iran had shown its “true colors” by restoring ties with Palestinian militant group Hamas and must be held to account by the international community.
