Israel imposes ‘apartheid regime’ on Palestinians: U.N. report
BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A U.N. agency published a report on Wednesday accusing Israel of imposing an “apartheid regime” of racial discrimination on the Palestinian people, and said it was the first time a U.N. body had clearly made the charge…
Key U.S. Senate committee leaders say Russia sanctions must remain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee both said on Wednesday that sanctions imposed on Russia over its involvement in Ukraine must not be lifted without drastic changes by Russia.
U.S. charges Russian spies, hackers in massive Yahoo hack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday charged two Russian intelligence agents and two criminal hackers with masterminding the 2014 theft of 500 million Yahoo accounts, marking the first time the U.S. government has criminally charged Ru…
Northern Ireland vote jolts already disunited Kingdom
BELFAST (Reuters) – A nationalist surge at elections in Northern Ireland and a Scottish demand for a second independence referendum have raised doubts over whether the United Kingdom can hold together after it leaves the European Union.
U.S. lawmakers seek more visas for Afghans who helped U.S. forces
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of Republican and Democratic U.S. senators introduced legislation on Wednesday that would provide an additional 2,500 visas for Afghans who have assisted U.S. forces by working as interpreters or in other support function…
Trump, Saudi deputy crown prince discuss new economic deal: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed opportunities for new economic programs and investments between the two countries during a meeting on Tuesday, the White House said.
Photographer sorry for sign that caused offence in Jewish community
LONDON (Reuters) – A French freelance photographer apologized on Wednesday for any offence caused by a mock road sign he placed in a Jewish neighborhood of London.
Experts say war crimes case against Assad government growing
GENEVA (Reuters) – Criminal investigators say they have built a case documenting the widespread torture and murder of Syrian detainees by the Assad government, relying on official photos and meticulous documents.
Brazil workers protest against pension reform, disrupt transport
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian civil servants, rural workers and labor confederations staged nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday against President Michel Temer’s pension reform plan, with hundreds of protesters occupying the premises of the finance…
German court sentences ‘racist terrorists’ for planned refugee attacks
BERLIN (Reuters) – A German court sentenced four far-right militants to between three and five years behind bars on Wednesday for forming a “terrorist association” with racist and anti-Semitic aims and planning to attack refugees.
