Britain to decide Northern Ireland’s fate after talks fail
BELFAST (Reuters) – Britain’s Northern Ireland minister must decide whether to call another election, return to direct British rule of the province or give parties more time after talks to form a new regional government failed.
China calls for cooperation on South China Sea
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the countries surrounding the South China Sea should set up a cooperation mechanism to boost exchanges in efforts ranging from disaster relief to safety of navigation, a senior diplomat said in comments reported on Monday….
Swiss investigate protest sign calling for Erdogan’s killing
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss prosecutors are investigating whether a protest sign calling for the killing of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan violated laws against inciting violence, police said on Monday.
NATO to spend 3 billion euros on satellite, cyber defenses
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO plans to spend 3 billion euros ($3.24 billion) to upgrade its satellite and computer technology over the next three years as the Western military alliance adapts to new threats, a senior official said.
Spanish minister says government will have enough support on budget
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish budget minister Cristobal Montoro said on Monday he was convinced his centre-right minority government would garner enough support from opposition parties to approve budget plans for this year.
Hong Kong protest leaders ominously told they face charges day after new leader chosen
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police on Monday told at least nine organizers of 2014’s pro-democracy demonstrations they will face charges, protest leaders said, an ominous sign just a day after a new Beijing-backed leader was chosen, vowing to unite…
Japan avalanche kills seven high school students, teacher
TOKYO (Reuters) – An avalanche in central Japan on Monday killed seven high school students and a teacher who were among a group of almost 50 on mountain climbing training, police said.
Philippines rescues three Malaysians held hostage by Abu Sayyaf
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians held captive by Abu Sayyaf rebels, the military said on Monday, the second such operation in four days as security forces step up offensives against the notorious Islamist group.
‘Now or never’ for Europe, French think tank warns
BERLIN (Reuters) – The leaders of France and Germany must use the window of opportunity that opens up after elections in both countries to inject new momentum into their single currency project or risk its failure, a leading French think tank warned on…
South Korean court to decide whether to arrest ousted president Park
SEOUL (Reuters) – A South Korean court will hold a hearing on Thursday to decide whether to arrest ousted president Park Geun-hye and hold her in a cell for up to 20 days while she is investigated on charges of taking bribes and abusing presidential po…
