UK’s Johnson apologizes for distress caused by remarks on jailed aid worker in Iran
LONDON (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Monday apologized for causing distress with remarks about a Iranian-British aid worker jailed in Iran.
Trump and Duterte bond at Asia summit; U.S. says discussed rights
MANILA (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had a “great relationship” with his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte, while a White House official said human rights got only a brief mention when the two met on the sidelines of a…
Weaker than ever, May faces test in UK parliament over Brexit plans
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May’s blueprint for Britain’s exit from the European Union faces a crucial test starting on Tuesday, when lawmakers try to win concessions from a weakened leader on the government’s legislation to sever ties.
Iran sticks to key limits of nuclear deal: U.N. watchdog report
VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran has remained within the main limits on its nuclear activity set by its 2015 deal with six world powers, the U.N. atomic watchdog said in its first report since U.S. President Donald Trump decertified Iranian compliance with the …
Strong earthquake hits Iraq and Iran, killing more than 400
ANKARA/BAGHDAD (Reuters) – More than 400 people were killed in Iran when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted the country, state media said on Monday, and rescuers were searching for dozens trapped under rubble in the mountainous area. At least six have d…
Netanyahu signals Israel will act with free hand in Syria
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he has put the United States and Russia on notice that Israel will continue to take military action across the frontier in Syria, even as the two powers try to build up a ceasefire …
Copenhagen airport says Turkey’s Atlasglobal threatened, closes some gates
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Authorities at Copenhagen airport said they closed nine gates on Monday after being informed by police of a threat against all of Turkish airline Atlasglobal’s European planes.
France raises prospect of new sanctions on Iran over ballistic program
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s foreign ministry suggested on Monday that new sanctions could be imposed on Iran if needed over its ballistic missile program.
Lebanon’s Aoun’s upbeat on Hariri’s comments
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Monday he was pleased by Saad al-Hariri’s comment that he would return to Lebanon soon to discuss his resignation as prime minister, presidential palace sources said.
Erdogan says those who see no military solution in Syria should pull troops out
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed concern about U.S. and Russian bases in Syria on Monday and said if countries truly believed a military solution was impossible they should withdraw their troops.
