Istanbul nightclub attack involved an intelligence organization: deputy PM
ANKARA (Reuters) – The mass shooting at an Istanbul nightclub on New Year’s Eve was carried out professionally with the involvement of an intelligence organization, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said on Monday.
In Kiev, Biden says world must stand against Russian aggression
KIEV (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday that “the international community” must stand up against Russian aggression and urged the incoming Trump administration to be a strong supporter and partner of Ukraine.
In final ruling, Egypt court rejects transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia
CAIRO (Reuters) – A top Egyptian court issued a final ruling on Monday rejecting a government plan to transfer two uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia in a deal that had provoked outrage among Egyptians and prompted rare protests.
Israel, Palestinians warned against solo steps harmful to peace
PARIS (Reuters) – Some 70 countries reaffirmed on Sunday that only a two-state solution could resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and warned against any unilateral steps by either side that could prejudge negotiations.
British foreign minister welcomes Trump trade deal offer
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday he was sure that Britain and the United States could conclude a free trade deal that was in their mutual interests after President-elect Donald Trump said he was keen for one.
Hong Kong leadership race heats up as China clears way for top officials to run
(Reuters) – China on Monday approved the resignations of two of Hong Kong’s top officials, including its financial secretary, paving the way for them to contest a March election to become the next chief executive of the financial hub.
As London softens on pace of Brexit, Brussels appears to harden
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Just as London appears to be coming round to the idea that it will need a temporary transitional agreement with Brussels to smooth its exit from the European Union, it may find the position of European leaders has hardened.
South Korea says securing THAAD location could be delayed
SEOUL (Reuters) – The signing of a contract which would secure the location of a U.S. missile defense system in South Korea could be delayed, Seoul’s defense ministry said on Monday.
Ex-U.N. chief Ban narrows gap in opinion poll for South Korean presidency
SEOUL (Reuters) – An opinion poll released on Monday in South Korea showed former U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in second place and narrowing the gap on the frontrunner among likely candidates to succeed President Park Geun-hye, who has been impea…
Trump says Brexit to be ‘a great thing’, wants quick trade deal with UK
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that Brexit would turn out to be a great thing and other countries would follow Britain out of the European Union but promised to strike a swift bilateral trade deal with the United Kingdom.
