Eleven civilians killed in air strikes in Iraq, Syria: U.S. military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Eleven civilians were killed in four separate air strikes by the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria between Oct. 25 and Dec. 9, the U.S. military said on Thursday.
British Brexit paper stresses hope for mutual EU/UK benefit
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will do its utmost to negotiate a divorce deal with the European Union that is mutually beneficial, Brexit minister David Davis said on Thursday, setting out the government’s strategy in an official policy document.
Syrian army says it will press on against Islamic State near Aleppo
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian army signaled on Thursday it would press on with operations against Islamic State northeast of Aleppo, in a veiled warning to Turkey which backs a separate military campaign in northern Syria.
Trump’s defense chief: U.S. stands with Seoul to face N.Korea threat
SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s defenses secretary told South Korea on Thursday the two allies would stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” to face the threat from North Korea, in a message of reassurance after Trump questioned aspects of the all…
UK PM May to meet Israel’s Netanyahu in London on Monday
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May will meet her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for talks in London on Monday, and will set out Britain’s position that an increase in Israel’s settlement activity undermines trust in the peace process…
Turkey orders 177 police detained, extending post-coup crackdown: Anadolu
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish authorities ordered the detention of 177 police officers, the state-run Anadolu agency said on Thursday, widening a crackdown against people accused of links to a failed coup in July.
Trump: Iran has been ‘put on notice’ for firing ballistic missile
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Thursday that “Iran has been put formally put on notice” for firing a ballistic missile, after his administration said on Wednesday it was reviewing how to respond to the launch.
‘Forget it,’ London tells Scots who want second independence vote
EDINBURGH (Reuters) – London will not help Scotland hold another referendum on seceding from the United Kingdom before 2020, British defence minister Michael Fallon said on Thursday, prompting a row with Scotland’s pro-independence devolved government….
South Africa watchdog mulls opposing Zuma plan to block influence peddling report
PRETORIA (Reuters) – South African anti-corruption watchdog is seeking legal advice on whether to oppose President Jacob Zuma’s court action to set aside an influence-peddling report, Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said on Thursday.
U.S., Mexican officials try to find common ground on security: sources
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A Mexican delegation met U.S. military officials in southern Mexico on Tuesday to discuss security initiatives, sources said on Wednesday, as the two countries try to find common ground in tough negotiations over trade, security…
