Facing new challenger, Merkel rallies troublesome Bavarian ally
BERLIN/MUNICH (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel meets her Bavarian allies on Sunday for two days of talks aimed at rallying their troubled conservative alliance to take on the re-energized Social Democrats in a September election she expects to be “…
Philippine Catholic Church slams ‘reign of terror’ behind war on drugs
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ Catholic Church assailed President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs for creating a “reign of terror” among the poor, in sermons read out at Saturday services that will be repeated to congregations across the country on…
Australian foreign minister says U.S. refugee swap proceeding
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Saturday that a controversial refugee resettlement deal with the United States would go ahead, despite U.S. immigration officials postponing interviews with asylum seekers.
Turkey says kills 51 Islamic State militants in northern Syria
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey hit 59 Islamic State targets and killed 51 militants in northern Syria as part of its ongoing incursion, the Turkish military said on Saturday.
China official says U.S. should stop using Dalai Lama to stir trouble: state media
BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States should stop using the Dalai Lama to create trouble for China, a senior Chinese official in charge of Tibet affairs told an influential state-run newspaper.
Trump’s refugee order triggers protests across Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters rallied across Australia on Saturday condemning U.S. President Donald Trump’s order temporarily barring refugees and nationals from seven countries and demanding an end to Australia’s offshore detention of asy…
U.N. lifts sanctions on notorious Afghan warlord
KABUL (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council on Friday dropped sanctions against Afghan strongman Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, potentially paving the way for the notorious warlord to return openly to Afghanistan.
Mattis reaffirms U.S. alliance with Japan ‘for years to come’
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis wrapped up a visit to Japan on Saturday reaffirming Washington’s commitment to its defense treaty with Tokyo amid concerns about President Donald Trump’s approach to the region and the alliance.
Mattis says no need for dramatic U.S. military moves in South China Sea
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Saturday played down any need for major U.S. military moves in the South China Sea to contend with China’s assertive behavior, even as he sharply criticized Beijing for “shredding the trust of nati…
Beijing resident crashes car near Tiananmen Square
BEIJING (Reuters) – A car crashed and overturned near Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing on Friday which police blamed on the driver losing control on a slippery road, cautioning against the spreading of rumors.
