Bridge to nowhere shows China’s failed efforts to engage North Korea
DANDONG, China (Reuters) – Towering above the murky waters, the New Yalu River Bridge was supposed to symbolize a new era in relations between China and North Korea, helping bring investment to landmark free trade zones jointly run with the impoverishe…
Saudi-led coalition raids kill at least 21 in Yemen: residents
SANAA (Reuters) – At least 21 civilians were killed in two separate air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition in northern Yemen on Saturday, residents said on Sunday, as fighting intensified in the country before the Muslim Eid al-Adha feast.
Merkel aide optimistic conservatives will overcome migrant cap dispute
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Chief of Staff said on Sunday he was confident Germany’s sister conservative parties, whose unity is threatened by a row over migrant policy just a year before a federal election, would soon sort out their …
Senior Afghan police commander killed by roadside bomb
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Reuters) – A senior commander in one of Afghanistan’s most dangerous provinces was killed by a Taliban bomb on Sunday, adding to a heavy toll of senior officers killed in recent days.
Catalans rally in support of independence from Spain
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across Catalonia on Sunday to support a break from Spain which local leaders want to deliver for next year in spite of legal blocks by the central government.
Eight dead in Benin burning waste blast: mayor
COTONOU (Reuters) – An explosion at a waste dump in Benin earlier this week killed eight people, local mayor Robert Tolegbon said on Sunday.
Eight dead in Benin burning waste blast: mayor
COTONOU (Reuters) – An explosion at a waste dump in Benin earlier this week killed eight people, local mayor Robert Tolegbon said on Sunday.
Iran welcomes Syria deal, urges political solution
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran, a close ally and military backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, welcomed a U.S.-Russian deal for a truce in Syria, saying on Sunday the conflict should be ended through politics.
North Korea says sanctions push after nuclear test ‘laughable’
TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Sunday a push for further sanctions following its fifth and biggest nuclear test was “laughable”, and vowed to continue to strengthen its nuclear power.
Guinea Bissau agrees to deal aimed at ending crisis
BISSAU (Reuters) – Guinea Bissau political rivals have agreed to a road map that includes the formation of a new government, according to a statement from regional mediators seeking to end a year-long political crisis in the West African country.
