Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Catalonia’s leader balked at making a formal declaration of independence from Spain on Tuesday, calling for talks with Madrid over the region’s future in a gesture that eased fears of immediate unrest in the heart of the euro zone…
Exclusive: U.S. warship sails near islands Beijing claims in South China Sea – U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday, three U.S. officials told Reuters, even as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks Chinese cooperation in reining in North Korea’…
Thailand prepares to bid farewell to ‘the people’s king’
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand is putting the finishing touches this month to a lavish five-day funeral ceremony in a final goodbye to its late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who helped shape the Southeast Asian nation for decades after World War Two.
Catalonia stops short of formal independence declaration to allow talks
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Catalonia’s leader stepped back from a formal declaration of independence from Spain on Tuesday, claiming a mandate to launch secession but saying he would delay doing so to allow time for talks with Madrid on the region’s future….
Brazil congressional report recommends shelving Temer charges
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A Brazilian congressional report recommended on Tuesday that President Michel Temer should not face trial for obstruction of justice and membership in a criminal organization, arguing that the charges against him were unfounded.
Trump to announce broad Iran strategy this week: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will make an announcement this week on an “overall Iran strategy,” including whether to decertify the international deal curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, the White House said on Tuesday.
Exclusive: U.S. warship sails near disputed island in South China Sea – U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday, three U.S. officials told Reuters, even as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks Chinese cooperation in dealing with North Kore…
U.N. bans four ships over North Korea contraband, U.S. delays four more
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council has banned four ships from ports globally for carrying cargo from North Korea, including one vessel that had ammunition, but the United States postponed a bid to blacklist four others pendi…
UK royal Kate makes first public appearance since pregnancy revealed
LONDON (Reuters) – Kate, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance on Tuesday since it was announced she was pregnant, joining husband Prince William and his brother Harry at events to mark World Mental Health Day.
In rightward shift, Dutch PM seals new government pact
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sealed a deal to form a new coalition government on Tuesday, announcing a major tax overhaul and steering the Netherlands towards the political right.
