Brazil’s brittle governing coalition endangered by key party’s young lawmakers
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Younger lawmakers keeping beleaguered Brazilian President Michel Temer’s brittle coalition from disintegrating are engaged in bitter internal debates with their own party elders, calling for them to abandon the scandal-plagued lead…
After warnings, U.S. wages new strike on pro-Syria government forces
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States launched an air strike on Tuesday against Iranian-backed fighters who it said posed a threat to U.S. and U.S.-backed forces in southern Syria, in a new escalation of tensions between Washington and troops suppor…
UK’s May says ready to curb human rights laws to fight extremism
SLOUGH, England (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday she would be willing to weaken human rights protections to make it easier to deport or curb the movements of suspected militants who there is not enough evidence to prosecut…
British police say significant evidence found in car linked to Manchester bombing
LONDON (Reuters) – Forensic examination of a car seized in connection with a suicide bombing in Manchester last month has uncovered significant evidence, British police said on Tuesday.
Israeli fire kills Palestinian near Gaza border: hospital, residents
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers opened fire at Palestinians who were throwing stones near the border fence in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing one man and wounding seven others, residents and hospital officials said.
U.S. military praises Qatar, despite Trump tweet
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Tuesday renewed praise of Qatar for hosting a vital U.S. air base and for its “enduring commitment to regional security,” sticking to a message of reassurance even as President Donald Trump, via Twitter, applauded…
Two police officers killed in shootout in Egypt’s Sinai
(Reuters) – Two police officers were killed in a shootout with gunmen who probably belonged to Islamic State in Egypt’s northern Sinai on Tuesday, security sources said.
Italy busts ring smuggling migrants from Tunisia in speedboat
PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) – Italy broke up a criminal ring smuggling migrants safely to Sicily for about 3,000 euros ($3,379) on a speedboat capable of making the crossing from Tunisia in less than four hours, magistrates said on Tuesday.
Canada seeks larger world role as U.S. retreats: foreign minister
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada will seek to play a larger role on the world stage as the United States retreats, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, in remarks underscoring strains between Washington and its closest allies.
Notre Dame attacker shouted ‘this is for Syria’ before being shot
PARIS (Reuters) – A man armed with a hammer shouted “this is for Syria” and wounded a policeman before being shot and wounded by other officers on Tuesday outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, one of France’s most famous tourist sites.
