China says making air force drills more realistic
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s air force is making its drills more realistic and less formulaic as it seeks to boost combat readiness, an official newspaper said on Friday, mapping out the latest step in the country’s ambitious modernization program.
Trump, Australia’s Turnbull move to clear air after tense phone call
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump held his first-face-to-face meeting with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday, and declared that they “get along great,” following an acrimonious phone call in January that strained tie…
C919 jet set for maiden flight, in test of China’s aviation ambitions
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s home-grown C919 passenger jet is set to take to the skies on its long-delayed maiden flight on Friday, a major step for Beijing as it looks to boost its profile in the global aviation market.
Saudi Arabia says Trump visit to enhance cooperation in fighting extremism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Thursday that an upcoming visit to the kingdom by U.S. President Donald Trump would enhance cooperation between the United States and Muslim countries in the fight against extremism.
Mexico oil theft clash leaves at least 10 dead, including four soldiers
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – At least four soldiers and six suspected oil thieves died in a battle in the central Mexican state of Puebla, authorities said on Thursday, as the army launched a major operation against organized criminals who siphon fuel from …
U.S. charges four Chinese nationals in college entrance exam scam
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities said on Thursday they arrested four Chinese nationals who were involved in a scheme to falsely take college entrance exams.
Amnesty International warns of rising violence in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Amnesty International warned on Thursday of growing violence across Brazil, particularly killings by police as law enforcement and criminals battle over turf in Rio de Janeiro, the country’s second-biggest city.
‘El Chapo’ to remain in solitary confinement, U.S. judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will remain in solitary confinement in a federal prison in New York City, a U.S. judge ruled Thursday, although he will be allowed to send pre-screened messages to his wife for personal r…
Iran reformists to back Rouhani re-election, though some voters grow cool
ANKARA (Reuters) – Iran’s main pro-reform opposition leaders plan to speak out from their confinement under house arrest this month to publicly back President Hassan Rouhani for re-election, aides say, helping win over voters disillusioned with the slo…
Iran says ready for Saudi talks despite ‘unlawful, inflammatory’ remarks
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Iran said on Thursday it is ready for talks with Saudi Arabia to promote regional peace despite “unlawful and inflammatory” remarks by the Saudi deputy crown prince, who vowed to protect his kingdom from what he called Irania…
