U.S., Mexico bolster efforts to combat deadly tide of fentanyl
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The United States and Mexico pledged to step up efforts to beat the growing threat of fentanyl, a synthetic opiate up to 50 times more lethal than heroin blamed for the deaths of thousands of people in recent years, including ro…
Trump to reassure Saudi allies, promote business, talk tough on radicalism
WASHINGTON/RIYADH (Reuters) – When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Saudi princes in Riyadh on Saturday, he can expect a warmer welcome than the one given a year ago to his predecessor Barack Obama, who Riyadh considered soft on arch foe Iran and cool toward a bilateral relationship that is a mainstay of the Middle East’s security balance.
Brazil electoral court to take up case that may annul 2014 election
BRASILIA (Reuters) – The head of Brazil’s top electoral court said on Tuesday that justices would again next month take up a case that could annul the 2014 election on charges of illegal campaign financing and even unseat President Michel Temer.
Expansion of ban on larger electronics on airlines likely: U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Homeland Security chief John Kelly has not made a final decision on extending a ban on larger electronic devices on airplanes, but the department still believes an expansion is likely, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
Libyan commander stages show of force on Benghazi campaign anniversary
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar staged a large military parade on Tuesday for the third anniversary of his campaign to control Benghazi, as his troops fight to secure two last districts in Libya’s second city.
France’s Macron to meet European Council chief Tusk on Wednesday: presidency
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with European Council President Donald Tusk over lunch on Wednesday, the French presidency said in a statement.
U.S.-led coalition denies air strikes on militant held Syrian town
AMMAN (Reuters) – The U.S-led coalition on Tuesday denied its warplanes bombed a Syrian border town in the Islamic held eastern province of Deir al-Zor, a day after a war monitor and activists said air strikes there had killed scores of civilians, incl…
U.S. imposes sanctions on Syrians, entities linked to government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury said it imposed sanctions on Tuesday against five people and five entities accused of providing support to Syria’s government or linked to those previously sanctioned over the Syrian government’s violence agains…
Venezuela death toll rises to at least 42
CARACAS (Reuters) – The death toll in Venezuela’s six-week wave of anti-government unrest has risen to at least 42, according to the state prosecutor’s office, which announced three deaths on Tuesday.
Italian commission says more controls needed on aid groups rescuing migrants
ROME (Reuters) – An Italian parliamentary commission said on Tuesday more controls needed to be imposed on humanitarian organizations that are taking an increasingly significant role in rescuing migrants from the Mediterranean.
