Police say 526 possible victims in UK soccer abuse scandal, 184 suspects
LONDON (Reuters) – British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Wednesday they had now identified 184 potential suspects and 526 victims, adding other sports had also been impli…
Syrian government rejects Qatari, Saudi role in talks: report
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The participation of Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Syria talks will be discussed once they stop backing militancy, Syria’s deputy foreign minister was quoted as saying on Wednesday, appearing to reject their attendance at forthcoming pea…
Greece sees progress on Cyprus, says Turkey should drop ‘aggressive’ talk
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday progress had been made in ending a decades-old stalemate over the division of Cyprus, but urged Turkey to drop ‘aggressive rhetoric’ to reach a deal.
Australia says suspended MH370 search could resume in future
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia said on Wednesday it was not ruling out a future underwater search for a missing Malaysia Airlines passenger jet as families of those on board criticised the decision to suspend the hunt after three fruitless years.
Malaysian court revives clemency option for jailed leader Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim scored a minor legal victory on Wednesday, as a court ruled that he can proceed with his bid to challenge the rejection of his petition for a royal pardon.
Cambodia PM files fresh lawsuit against opposition leader
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen filed a $1-million defamation lawsuit against opposition leader Sam Rainsy on Wednesday, keeping up pressure ahead of elections.
China says hopes for ‘win-win’ deal between Britain, EU
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday it hoped Britain and the European Union could reach a “win-win” agreement on Britain’s departure from the bloc, after Prime Minister Theresa May said it would quit the EU single market when…
UK receives positive responses from Brussels on leaving plan: Brexit minister
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Brexit minister David Davis said the government had received positive responses from Brussels after Prime Minister Theresa May set out her priorities for upcoming negotiations on leaving the European Union.
Unsolved problems hang over Hong Kong leader’s last policy address
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s leader on Wednesday delivered his last annual policy statement before stepping down, addressing longstanding problems including high property prices and stalled political reform though providing no substantial new meas…
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 243 military members in post-coup probe: Anadolu
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 243 members of the military in 54 provinces across the country, the state-run Anadolu news agency said on Wednesday, in a probe following July’s failed coup.
