Turkey says U.S. support for Syrian Kurdish YPG ‘not befitting’ of an ally
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s National Security Council said on Wednesday that the U.S. government’s decision to arm the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was “not befitting” of a friend.
Italy government wins confidence vote on 2017 deficit cuts
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s government won a confidence vote on a deficit-cutting package on Wednesday, smoothing the way for measures aimed at curbing tax evasion, boosting revenue from internet companies and reinstating voucher payments for workers.
Malaysia Airlines flight returns to Melbourne after passenger tries to enter cockpit
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – A Malaysia Airlines flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur returned to the Australian airport shortly after take off late on Wednesday after a passenger attempted to enter the cockpit, the airline said.
Trump’s loss is Li’s gain as Berlin rolls out red carpet for China’s PM
BERLIN (Reuters) – China’s Prime Minister Li Keqiang arrived in Berlin on Wednesday at the start of a European tour, poised to jump into the global climate change leadership gap left by U.S. President Donald Trump’s impending withdrawal from the Paris …
Rosier economy, lack of replacement give Brazil’s Temer a breather
(Reuters) – Brazil’s scandal-plagued President Michel Temer has gained some breathing room from an incipient economic recovery and the failure of his allies to agree on a caretaker to keep his fiscal reforms on track if he is ousted.
Court rules against Kremlin critic Navalny, orders graft allegation video redacted
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian court ruled on Wednesday against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in a defamation lawsuit brought by one of Russia’s richest businessmen, ordering a popular online video detailing the offending allegations to be redacted.
Islamic State fighters seal off Mosul mosque preparing for last stand
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Islamic State militants have closed the streets around Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, residents said, apparently in preparation for a final showdown in the battle over their last major stronghold in Iraq.
Aides of Ivory Coast parliament speaker questioned over arms cache
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – Authorities in Ivory Coast have questioned two senior military officers close to parliamentary speaker Guillaume Soro, one of his spokesmen said on Wednesday, after an arms cache was found recently in the home of an aide.
Syrian rebels say Russian jets halt advance on desert outpost
AMMAN (Reuters) – Western-backed Syrian rebels said on Wednesday that Russian jets attacked them as they tried to advance against Iran-backed militias in a region of Syria’s southeastern desert.
Trump dismays, angers allies by abandoning global climate pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would withdraw the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to fight climate change, drawing anger and condemnation from world leaders and heads of industry.
