China suggests Xi’s political ideology to be elevated in party constitution
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese officials on Thursday heaped praise on President Xi Jinping’s political ideology, unveiled a day earlier at a key Communist Party Congress, a sign that it could be enshrined in the party’s constitution and further cement his…
Colombia’s FARC say six ex-members murdered in restive province
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Armed gunmen this week killed six former fighters from Colombia’s FARC rebels, the now-demobilized group said, reiterating its fears about attacks targeting former guerrillas.
Kurdistan never intended to engage in war with Iraq, foreign minister says
CAIRO (Reuters) – The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) never intended to engage in a war with the Iraqi army, Kurdish foreign minister Falah Mustafa Bakir told broadcaster CNN in an interview.
Thailand’s Buddhist monks order reforms ahead of royal transition
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Under growing pressure from Thailand’s military government, and their own religious bodies, Buddhist monks have launched a fresh round of reforms in recent weeks to clean up temples and overhaul a religion stalked by scandal.
Australian senate rejects proposed visa, citizenship curbs
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s lawmakers have rejected legislation that would tighten citizenship and foreign worker visa rules, a blow to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who had sought to stop a loss of his support base to far-right political parties….
New Zealand kingmaker set to announce which party it will back for government
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The small New Zealand party holding the balance of power after inconclusive elections will announce on Thursday which party it will back in government, ending weeks of political limbo that have hurt the currency and business sent…
Brazil’s Temer escapes corruption charges in committee vote
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A congressional committee voted 39-26 on Wednesday to reject charges against Brazilian President Michel Temer stemming from a corruption case involving the world’s largest meatpacker.
Canada’s Trudeau defends finance minister amid ethics questions
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his finance minister on Wednesday amid criticism that Bill Morneau did not place his assets in a blind trust, moving to dampen a growing controversy that threatens to overshadow the gov…
Trying to unlock Brexit, Britain’s May to make offer on EU citizens
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May will promise on Thursday to make it as easy as possible for European Union citizens living in Britain to stay after Brexit, trying to unlock stalled talks that have spurred calls for her to walk a…
Spain-Catalonia standoff set to intensify as leaders take hard lines
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s political showdown with Catalonia is set to reach a new level on Thursday when political leaders in Madrid and Barcelona are expected to make good on pledges made to their supporters to stick to their tough positions over the…
