Russia, China agree joint approach to North Korea, slam US over missile shield
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia and China have agreed a joint position on North Korea designed to defuse tensions around its missile program and both want Washington to halt deployment of a missile shield in South Korea, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on …
One Rohingya man killed, six hurt after argument in Myanmar’s Sittwe
YANGON (Reuters) – One Rohingya Muslim man was killed and six wounded when they were attacked by a mob of Rakhine Buddhists in the capital of Myanmar’s troubled northwestern Rakhine state on Tuesday, officials said.
London’s Euston station evacuated because of a fire alarm: police
LONDON (Reuters) – London’s Euston train station was evacuated because of a fire alarm on Tuesday, the police said.
North Korea appeared to use China truck in its first claimed ICBM test
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea appeared to use a Chinese truck originally sold for hauling timber to transport and erect a ballistic missile that was successfully launched on Tuesday, highlighting the challenge of enforcing sanctions to curb its weapons…
Exclusive: Brazil eyes clearer leniency deal rules after J&F uproar – sources
(Reuters) – A backlash in Brazil over plea and leniency deals with the billionaire family that controls meatpacker JBS SA has led prosecutors to start discussions on creating clearer rules for future agreements to ensure equal treatment, three people f…
Iraq slows advance on last IS pocket in Mosul packed with civilians
MOSUL/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi forces slowed their advance on Tuesday through the last streets in Mosul controlled by Islamic State where militants and civilians are packed in densely together, a commander said.
UK government says to introduce EU ‘repeal bill’ to parliament next week
LONDON (Reuters) – Legislation to begin the process of transferring European Union law into British law will be presented to parliament next week, Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
U.S.-backed Syrian force battles Islamic State in Raqqa’s Old City
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said its fighters were waging fierce battles with Islamic State militants in the Old City of Raqqa on Tuesday after the U.S.-led coalition opened two small openings in its historic walls…
Germany says expecting Russian effort to influence election
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany is expecting Russia to try to influence its general election on Sept. 24, but there are no indications of which party it would seek to back, officials said on Tuesday.
Thai junta suspends new labor law, extends deadline after exodus
BANGKOK/MAHACHAI, Thailand (Reuters) – Thailand’s junta delayed on Tuesday parts of a new labor law aimed at regulating the foreign workforce after the decree sparked panic and prompted more than 60,000 foreign workers to flee from the country.
