U.S. to soon stage drill with three carriers as Trump visits Asia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups will exercise together in the Western Pacific in the coming days in a rare show of force as President Donald Trump visits Asia with warnings about the nuclear threat from North Korea, U.S…
Liberian court halts presidential run-off vote amid fraud probe
MONROVIA (Reuters) – Liberia’s Supreme Court on Monday put a presidential run-off on hold until the electoral commission can investigate claims of irregularities and alleged fraud in last month’s first round of voting.
Saudi Arabia says Lebanon declares war against it
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Monday that Lebanon had declared war against it because of what it described as aggression against the Kingdom by the Iran-backed Lebanese Shi’ite group Hezbollah.
Gorbachev sees Russian democracy far off: biographer Taubman
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, celebrated in the West for championing democracy and helping end the Cold War, sees little chance Russia will turn from czarist-reminiscent, strongman government anytime in coming decades, th…
U.S., Turkey restart issuing visas but tensions over detentions fester
ANKARA (Reuters) – The United States partially resumed issuing visas in Turkey on Monday after getting what it said were assurances about the safety of staff at its missions following a number of detentions.
U.N. Security Council urges Myanmar to stop excessive military force
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council urged the Myanmar government on Monday to “ensure no further excessive use of military force in Rakhine state,” where violence has forced more than 600,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee the Budd…
Eyeing national vote, Berlusconi celebrates win for center right in Sicily
PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) – Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi looked poised on Monday for a stunning political comeback as his rightist bloc claimed victory in an election in Sicily that puts it in pole position for a national vote due by …
Lebanon PM quits, but state won’t accept his resignation
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s president appealed for national unity on Monday after Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri quit in a broadcast from Saudi Arabia, plunging the coalition government and country into political crisis.
Britain’s May, party leaders agree to tackle sexual harassment with new measures
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May and other party leaders agreed on Monday to introduce new safeguards for those working in parliament to try to contain a growing sexual harassment scandal.
Merkel wants progress in coalition talks in 10 days
BERLIN (Reuters) – Immigration and climate policy are the most contentious issues in exploratory negotiations between three parties seeking to form Germany’s next government, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday, adding that she wants proper talks t…
