U.N. inquiry finds Congolese militia likely killed U.N. monitors
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A United Nations inquiry found that two U.N. investigators were murdered by a group of Congolese, likely militia members from central Democratic Republic of Congo, but an absence of evidence “does not preclude the possibility…
Facing risk of disease, Sierra Leone buries mudslide dead
FREETOWN, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Facing the threat of disease, Sierra Leone on Wednesday began burying hundreds of victims of a mudslide that swept away homes on the edge of the capital, one of Africa’s worst flood disasters in living memory.
Iraq seeks international help to investigate Islamic State crimes
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Iraq asked for international help on Wednesday to collect and preserve evidence of crimes by Islamic State militants and said it is working with Britain to draft a United Nations Security Council resolution to establish the i…
Israel says will revoke press credentials of Al Jazeera reporter
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel intends to cancel an Al Jazeera journalist’s press accreditation on the grounds that he is biased toward the Palestinians, the director of the government press office said on Wednesday.
Venezuela’s Socialist-run ‘truth commission’ to investigate opposition
CARACAS (Reuters) – Opposition candidates running in Venezuela’s October gubernatorial elections will be investigated to make sure none were involved in violent political protests this year, the head of a new pro-government truth commission said on Wed…
Disarmament experts urge Europe to help halt ‘Cold War 2.0’: German minister
BERLIN (Reuters) – Disarmament experts have urged Europe to be vocal in helping to halt what they regard as a new Cold War in which global powers have embarked on a new conventional and nuclear arms race, Germany’s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Pope, in book foreword, vows crackdown on sexual abusers and protectors
BERLIN (Reuters) – Pope Francis – in comments in the foreword of a new book – has branded sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests a “monstrosity” and pledged action against perpetrators and bishops who protected them.
Venezuelan president, in Cuba, pays homage to Fidel Castro
HAVANA (Reuters) – Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro traveled to Cuba on Tuesday to pay homage to deceased leader Fidel Castro, in a surprise visit days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against Venezuela….
Over 300 migrants rescued off Spanish coast
MADRID (Reuters) – Over 300 migrants were rescued in seven dinghies off Spain’s southern coast after attempting to cross the sea from Morocco, the Spanish maritime rescue service said on Wednesday.
Trump to discuss Afghan strategy with security team on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will meet with their national security team on Friday at Camp David to discuss U.S. strategy in South Asia, a White House spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
