Myanmar says fake news being spread to destabilize Suu Kyi government
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar’s government has warned the public that false news and rumors are being spread by unidentified people wishing to cause “political instability” during the tenure of leader Aung San Suu Kyi, state-run media said on Friday.
As Trump woos China’s Xi, Dalai Lama has to wait on the sidelines
BEIJING/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – When Donald Trump was elected in November, the Dalai Lama said he was keen to meet the incoming U.S. president, but since then Trump has cozied up to China’s leader Xi Jinping, making it less likely the man Beijing deems a…
Philippines to complain to U.N. after investigator’s unannounced visit
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines said it would complain to the United Nations after one of its human rights investigators failed to notify the government of a visit to Manila on Friday, which it said was a “clear signal” she was not interested in an …
China says making air force drills more realistic
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s air force is making its drills more realistic and less formulaic as it seeks to boost combat readiness, an official newspaper said on Friday, mapping out the latest step in the country’s ambitious modernization program.
Trump, Australia’s Turnbull move to clear air after tense phone call
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump held his first-face-to-face meeting with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday, and declared that they “get along great,” following an acrimonious phone call in January that strained tie…
C919 jet set for maiden flight, in test of China’s aviation ambitions
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s home-grown C919 passenger jet is set to take to the skies on its long-delayed maiden flight on Friday, a major step for Beijing as it looks to boost its profile in the global aviation market.
Saudi Arabia says Trump visit to enhance cooperation in fighting extremism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Thursday that an upcoming visit to the kingdom by U.S. President Donald Trump would enhance cooperation between the United States and Muslim countries in the fight against extremism.
Mexico oil theft clash leaves at least 10 dead, including four soldiers
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – At least four soldiers and six suspected oil thieves died in a battle in the central Mexican state of Puebla, authorities said on Thursday, as the army launched a major operation against organized criminals who siphon fuel from …
U.S. charges four Chinese nationals in college entrance exam scam
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities said on Thursday they arrested four Chinese nationals who were involved in a scheme to falsely take college entrance exams.
Amnesty International warns of rising violence in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Amnesty International warned on Thursday of growing violence across Brazil, particularly killings by police as law enforcement and criminals battle over turf in Rio de Janeiro, the country’s second-biggest city.
