Saudi, Qatar ministers spar over Arab nations’ demands
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday that there would be no negotiations over demands by the kingdom and other Arab states for Qatar to stop supporting terrorism.
Colombia’s FARC rebels turn in weapons, end armed war with government
MESETAS, Colombia (Reuters) – Colombia’s Marxist FARC rebels concluded their disarmament on Tuesday, handing in all but a few of their individual weapons to the United Nations and ending their role in a half-century war that killed more than 220,000 an…
U.S. worries Russia could step up North Korea support to fill China void
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – As the United States pressures China to enforce United Nations sanctions on its ally North Korea, Washington is concerned that Russia could provide support to Pyongyang and fill any vacuum left by Beijing, U.S. Ambassador to …
Italy’s Berlusconi dusts himself down in final bid for power
ROME (Reuters) – He is an 80-year-old convicted criminal whose last government ended with Italy on the brink of bankruptcy – and he may well be kingmaker at the next election within a year.
Germany set for vote on gay marriage after Merkel shift
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) are pushing for a vote this week to legalize gay marriage, capitalizing on a surprise shift from conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel three months before an election.
New computer virus spreads from Ukraine to disrupt world business
FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A computer virus wreaked havoc on firms around the globe on Wednesday as it spread to more than 60 countries, disrupting ports from Mumbai to Los Angeles and halting work at a chocolate factory in Australia.
China opposes interference after Vatican concern over bishop
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday it opposed outside interference in its internal affairs after the Vatican expressed concern about a Chinese bishop it said had been “removed”.
Zimbabwean activist pastor charged over illegal protest
HARARE (Reuters) – A Zimbabwean pastor at the heart of a protest movement against President Robert Mugabe last year is set to appear in court on Wednesday after he was arrested for addressing students demonstrating over fees, his lawyer said.
Trump growing frustrated with China, weighs trade steps: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with China over its inaction on North Korea and bilateral trade issues and is now considering possible trade actions against Beijing, three senior administration officials…
Scotland’s Sturgeon postpones second independence vote until after Brexit
EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Scotland’s secessionist leader on Tuesday postponed plans for a second independence referendum until the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union are clear.
