Iraq bombing Islamic State-held Tal Afar ahead of assault: Iraqi military spokesman
ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi forces are carrying out air strikes on Tal Afar, a town held by Islamic State west of Mosul, in preparation for a ground assault, an Iraqi military spokesman said on Tuesday.
Far-left surge gives lead to Norway opposition: TV2 poll
OSLO (Reuters) – A jump in support for Norway’s far-left Red Party could help the center-left opposition win a majority in parliament in the Sept. 11 election, independent TV2 reported on Tuesday.
Taiwan says on high alert after recent Chinese air force drills
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s military is on a high state of alert following three straight days of drills by the Chinese air force near to the self-ruled island which Beijing claims as its own, Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
Vietnam tells officials to avoid graft and live modestly
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s Communist Party has set out rules for top officials with an emphasis on fighting corruption, avoiding nepotism and living modestly, the government website said on Tuesday.
Thai PM to visit White House in October, trade, security on agenda: Thai foreign minister
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s prime minister and junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha will visit the White House in October, Thailand’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, adding trade and security would be on the agenda, the latest sign of warming ties betwee…
Indonesia graft witness worried about safety before his death
JAKARTA (Reuters) – A witness in a $170 million Indonesian graft investigation linked to a national electronic identity card system told a witness protection agency he was worried about his safety just weeks before his suspected suicide, officials said…
Britain’s May to lead business delegation to Japan
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Japan this month for talks with her Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe to discuss Brexit, trade and defense, her office said on Tuesday.
Hong Kong democrat arrested for ‘misleading’ police after abduction claims
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police said on Tuesday they had arrested a prominent member of the opposition Democratic Party for “misleading police” after he claimed he had been assaulted and illegally detained by mainland Chinese agents in the city….
U.N. says Cyprus mediator quits to pursue political career in Norway
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations Cyprus mediator Espen Barth Eide has quit to pursue a political career in Norway, the United Nations said on Monday, after U.N.- backed talks to broker peace between Greek and Turkish Cypriots ended in acrimony last month.
Asian neighbors protest as Japan PM sends offering to war dead shrine
TOKYO (Reuters) – China and South Korea called on Japan to face up to its wartime past after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering to a shrine to war dead on Tuesday, the anniversary of Japan’s World War Two surrender.
