Observatory: Islamic State killed at least 128 people in Syrian town
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Monday Islamic State killed at least 128 people in the Syrian town of al-Qaryatayn in central Homs over a three-week period before the Syrian army recaptured it on Saturday.
Despite apology, Indonesia asks why U.S. blocked military chief’s travel
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia on Monday said it had made “urgent” requests for an explanation why the United States barred its military chief from traveling to the U.S., as anger simmered in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country over the diplomat…
Typhoon leaves flooding, four dead in Japan before moving out to sea
TOKYO (Reuters) – A rapidly weakening typhoon Lan made landfall in Japan on Monday, setting off landslides and flooding that prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people, but then headed out to sea after largely sparing the capital, Tokyo…
Catalan leader to lose all powers once Senate approves direct rule
MADRID (Reuters) – Regional leader of Catalonia Carles Puigdemont will lose all powers and will stop receiving a salary once the Senate approves article 155 which imposes direct central government rule on the region, the Deputy Prime Minister said on M…
EU will lose credibility if it tolerates direct rule of Catalonia by Madrid: regional official
LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union will lose credibility if it lets Madrid impose direct rule on Catalonia, and only the Catalan people have the right to change the regional institutions, Catalonia’s foreign affairs spokesman said on Monday.
Philippines declares battle with Islamist rebels over in Marawi City
MARAWI CITY/CLARK, Philippines (Reuters) – The Philippines announced on Monday the end to five months of military operations in a southern city held by pro-Islamic State rebels, after a fierce and unfamiliar urban war that has marked the country’s bigg…
Indonesia seeks answer to why U.S. blocked military chief’s travel
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia on Monday said it was still awaiting a detailed explanation why the United States barred its military chief from traveling to the U.S., despite having a visa and an official invitation, although it had accepted an official…
Japan PM Abe says to discuss North Korea ‘thoroughly’ with Trump
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he would discuss North Korea “thoroughly” with U.S. President Donald Trump when he visits next month, and reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to working together in dealing with the…
Philippines declares siege by Islamist rebels over in Marawi City
CLARK, Philippines (Reuters) – The Philippines declared an end on Monday to five months of fierce urban warfare in a southern city held by pro-Islamic State militants, a battle that has marked the country’s biggest security crisis in years.
Africa eyes senior Trump envoy visit for U.S. policy hints
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley arrived in Ethiopia on Monday, among the first visits to Africa by a senior member of President Donald Trump’s administration that diplomats hope will shed light on his plans to …
