China urges U.S. to bar Taiwan delegation from Trump inauguration
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) – The United States should not allow a delegation from Taiwan to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, raising a new bone of contention in Beijing’s relations with …
Germany set for federal election on Sept 24, Merkel seeks fourth term
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany looks set to hold its federal election on Sunday 24 September, with Chancellor Angela Merkel seeking a fourth term in office and the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party expected to enter the national parliament for t…
Philippines’ Duterte says won’t declare martial law, but can if wants to
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday appeared to rule out declaring martial law, but said he could do so if he wished, and anyone questioning his justification should “shut up” and stay out of his business.
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…
