Russia questions future of Syria chemical weapons inquiry
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia on Friday questioned the work and future of an inquiry into who is to blame for toxic gas attacks in Syria and said it would decide whether to support extending the mandate after investigators submit their next report …
Mattis says U.S. working to ensure situation around Kirkuk does not escalate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that tensions between Kurdish and Iraqi authorities around Kirkuk had the full attention of the United States and was working to ensure it does not escalate.
Peru opposition-ruled Congress approves Kuczynski’s new cabinet
LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s opposition-controlled Congress approved President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s new cabinet with a 83-17 vote of confidence on Friday, the latest resetting of relations between the executive and legislative branches in his year-old go…
A picture and its story: tear gas in Nairobi
NAIROBI (Reuters) – In a dramatic picture, Kenyan opposition lawmaker Caleb Amisi Luyai leans through the window of his car as tear gas billows out, police having fired it at a convoy of opposition politicians in Nairobi on Oct. 13.
Trump strikes blow at Iran nuclear deal in major U.S. policy shift
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump struck a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement on Friday in defiance of other world powers, choosing not to certify that Tehran is complying with the deal and warning he might ultimately termina…
Investigative journalist attacked in Kosovo
PRISTINA (Reuters) – A Kosovo journalist known for his investigative stories on corruption and crime was beaten in a crowded café bar in central Pristina on Friday.
Russia summons U.S. envoy over missing consular flags
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday it had summoned the U.S. Embassy charge d’affaires in Moscow to protest against what it said was the removal of Russian flags from diplomatic premises that Russia had to vacate in the United …
UNESCO selects France’s Azoulay as new chief
PARIS (Reuters) – The United Nations’ cultural agency selected former French culture minister Audrey Azoulay as its new chief on Friday, handing her the keys to revive UNESCO’s fortunes after the United States pulled out.
Pakistan’s hostage rescue hailed, but tensions with U.S. remain
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – The freeing of a hostage U.S.-Canadian family by Pakistan’s army has been hailed by officials as a positive step in mending ties between Washington and Islamabad, but those hoping fresh start in their fraught relationship seem lik…
EU summit site to re-open Monday after noxious fume scare
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union’s new summit venue will re-open on Monday after noxious fumes put kitchen staff in hospital and forced the evacuation of the whole building on Friday.
