Citing lack of proof, Philippine senators end Duterte ‘death squad’ inquiry
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine senators abruptly ended a hearing on Monday into allegations by a retired policeman that a “death squad” operated under President Rodrigo Duterte when he was mayor of Davao City, citing no proof that it even existed.
Kazakhstan parliament passes reforms reducing presidential powers
ASTANA (Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s parliament on Monday approved a package of amendments to the country’s constitution to reduce presidential powers in favor of lawmakers and the cabinet.
Philippines police seek ‘men of burning desire’ for less bloody drugs operation
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines police chief announced the re-launch on Monday of police anti-narcotics operations he hoped would be less bloody, “or even bloodless”, entering a new phase in a war on drugs that has caused international alarm.
China’s Xi says Shanghai should lead in reform, innovation: Xinhua
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Shanghai should lead China’s plans to reform and advance innovation, the official Xinhua news agency has reported President Xi Jinping as saying at the annual meeting of parliament.
Ukraine and Russia face off in U.N. court over separatist conflict
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Tensions between Ukraine and Russia will play out at the U.N.’s highest court on Monday when judges begin hearing Kiev’s request to order Moscow to halt support for pro-Russian separatists.
North Korea fires four missiles toward Japan, angering Tokyo and South Korea
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) – North Korea fired four ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan’s northwest coast on Monday, angering South Korea and Japan, days after it promised retaliation over U.S.-South Korea military drills it sees as preparation for wa…
Nearly 1,300 rescued migrants arrive in Sicily over weekend
CATANIA, Italy (Reuters) – Almost 1,300 migrants arrived in Sicily on rescue ships over the weekend after crossing the Mediterranean, while a 16-year-old boy died on one of the ships, Italy’s Coast Guard said.
Brazil mining reform bills may go to Congress in weeks: minister
TORONTO (Reuters) – Bills to reform Brazil’s mining industry are expected to go before Congress in late March or early April and could be enacted by 110 days after that, the country’s mines and energy minister said in an interview on Sunday.
Brazil prosecutor plans to investigate ministers, senators for graft: source
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s top prosecutor will seek authorization from the Supreme Court as soon as this week to investigate senior ministers in President Michel Temer’s Cabinet and senators from his PMDB party for corruption, a source fam…
British father of two shot dead at Kenyan ranch
NAIROBI (Reuters) – A British man was shot dead in northern Kenya on Sunday at a private ranch in the Laikipia area, two of the man’s neighbors said, and a legislator warned that local politicians were stoking violence as elections approach.
