Japan’s Aso retracts Hitler comment after criticism
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso on Wednesday retracted a remark to lawmakers of his faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that could be interpreted as a defense of Adolf Hitler’s motive for genocide during World War T…
North Korea launch increases focus on risky U.S. shootdown option
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea’s firing of a ballistic missile over Japan could increase pressure on Washington to consider shooting down future test launches, although there is no guarantee of success and U.S. officials are wary of a dangerous esc…
Peru opposition leader investigated in connection with Odebrecht
LIMA (Reuters) – The Peruvian attorney general’s office has opened a criminal probe into opposition leader Keiko Fujimori for allegedly laundering money for scandal-plagued Brazilian builder Odebrecht, Fujimori’s attorney said on Tuesday.
Venezuela to prosecute those supporting U.S. sanctions
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela will prosecute those who supported recent U.S. sanctions against the South American country, its Constituent Assembly, made up of government supporters, agreed on Tuesday.
U.S. bombers drill over Korean peninsula after latest North Korea launch
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) – South Korean and Japanese jets joined exercises with two supersonic U.S. B-1B bombers above and near the Korean peninsula on Thursday, two days after North Korea sharply raised tension by firing a missile over Japan.
Guatemala top court sides with U.N. graft unit in fight with president
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala’s top court on Tuesday ruled definitively against President Jimmy Morales’ internationally criticized push to expel the head of a U.N.-backed anti-corruption unit probing his campaign financing.
Vietnam’s Facebook dissidents test the limits of Communist state
HANOI (Reuters) – “This isn’t like China,” says Vietnamese activist ‘Anh Chi’ at a noisy bar off one of the narrow streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. “They can’t shut Facebook down here.”
British princes mark anniversary of Diana’s death with garden visit
LONDON (Reuters) – Princes William and Harry paid a quiet tribute to their mother Princess Diana on Wednesday, a day before the 20th anniversary of her death that has reignited interest in one of the world’s most famous women.
Former Argentine President Fernandez barely won Senate primary: radio
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Former Argentina President Cristina Fernandez narrowly won an Aug. 13 primary vote for a Senate seat in Buenos Aires province by 0.2 percentage points, National Electoral Director Fernando Alvarez said on local radio on Tuesda…
PM May seeks to ease Japan’s Brexit fears during trade visit
LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May will look to ease corporate Japan’s worries about Brexit during a three-day visit to the country from Wednesday focused on progress on a bilateral trade deal for when Britain leaves the Europe…
