China’s Xi tells Hong Kong he seeks ‘far-reaching future’ for its autonomy
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday China would work to ensure a “far-reaching future” for Hong Kong’s autonomy, but he faces a divided city with protesters angered by Beijing’s perceived interference as it marks 20 year…
Pope’s close aide charged, bringing sex abuse scandal to Vatican
VATICAN CITY/SYDNEY (Reuters) – A top adviser to Pope Francis was charged with multiple historical sex crimes in his native Australia on Thursday, bringing a worldwide abuse scandal to the heart of the Vatican.
Cuba expects tourism growth despite Trump’s crackdown on U.S travel
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba earned more than $3 billion from tourism in 2016 and expects to better that this year despite President Donald Trump’s tightening of restrictions on U.S. travel to the Caribbean island, a government official said on Wednesday.
Widows of executed Nigerian activists seek Shell apology, compensation
LONDON (Reuters) – The widows of four of nine men executed by Nigeria’s military regime in 1995 have filed a civil lawsuit seeking compensation and an apology from Royal Dutch Shell for alleged complicity in a military crackdown, according to a writ fi…
Europe to meet U.S. plea for more troops to Afghanistan
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European allies pledged more troops to support Afghanistan’s hard-pressed military on Thursday but left details on numbers vague until the United States clarifies its new strategy to break a stalemate with the Taliban.
Northern Ireland political talks deadlocked on eve of deadline
BELFAST (Reuters) – Northern Irish politicians were set to negotiate through the night as they remained deadlocked on Wednesday in talks to restore the British province’s power-sharing executive with hours to go until a deadline to reach agreement.
Widespread uncertainty as U.S. travel ban start looms
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – One day before President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on all refugees and travelers from six predominantly Muslim countries is scheduled to take effect, there is still widespread uncertainty about how the administration …
Israeli troops kill Palestinian gunman who shot at them during raid
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli troops on Wednesday shot and killed a Palestinian gunman who fired at them during a raid to uncover an arms cache in the occupied West Bank town of Hebron, the Israeli military said.
Militant group withdraws threat to attack Niger Delta oil industry
YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) – A militant group in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern Niger Delta on Wednesday withdrew its threat to launch attacks on oil facilities from June 30.
Israel attacks Syrian position after mortar lands in Golan Heights
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel said it attacked a Syrian military position on Wednesday after a stray mortar shell from fighting in Syria’s civil war landed inside the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
