As Trump stresses ‘America First’, China plays the world leader
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is calmly mapping out global leadership aspirations from trade to climate change, drawing distinctions between President Xi Jinping’s steady hand and new U.S. President Donald Trump, whose first days have been marked by media …
Kremlin hails Syria talks in Astana as a success, says more possible
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin on Wednesday hailed Syria peace talks held in Kazakhstan as a success and said more might be held in future if there was a need.
Gambian President Barrow to return home Thursday: aide
DAKAR (Reuters) – Gambian President Adama Barrow, who was inaugurated in neighboring Senegal as mediators engineered an exit deal for predecessor Yahya Jammeh, is to return to Gambia on Thursday, a senior aide said.
Turkey to announce date of constitutional referendum this week: PM Yildirim
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s high electoral board is expected to announce the date this week of a referendum on constitutional changes that would extend the powers of the presidency, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday.
South, southeast face Europe’s most adverse climate change impact: agency
(Reuters) – Southern and southeastern regions of Europe will face the continent’s most adverse effects from climate change as heatwaves and droughts become more intense and frequent, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Wednesday.
Belgium holds seven in hunt for returning Syria militants
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Security officers detained seven people in Brussels on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether militants were returning from Syria, prosecutors said.
Ahead of China’s New Year, Xi pushes for clean, reformed military
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has used a traditional visit to outlying regions before the Lunar New Year to urge the military to ensure they are free from corruption and following party orders on reform and training.
British police arrest man over abuse directed at Brexit court challenger
LONDON (Reuters) – British police said on Wednesday they had arrested a man on suspicion of sending racial abuse to the woman who won the court battle that means Prime Minister Theresa May must get parliament’s approval before starting the Brexit proce…
Hamburg Airport flights disrupted due to server problems
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Travelers faced delays at Hamburg Airport on Wednesday after a partial server failure disrupted flight operations, the airport said on Twitter.
North Korean elite turning against leader Kim: defector
SEOUL (Reuters) – The North Korean elite are outwardly expressing their discontent towards young leader Kim Jong Un and his government as more outside information trickles into the isolated country, North Korea’s former deputy ambassador to London said…
