Thai King urges unity in first New Year speech
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn called for unity in his first New Year address since taking over from his late father, who was widely seen as a unifying force during decades of turbulence.
Trump praises Putin for holding back in U.S.-Russia spy dispute
PALM BEACH, Fla./ MOSCOW (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for refraining from retaliation in a dispute over spying and cyber attacks, in another sign that the Republican plans to patch up …
Japan eyes trilateral talks with China, South Korea in February: Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan has approached China and South Korea about holding a trilateral summit in Tokyo in February aimed at deepening cooperation on such issues as a free trade deal, the environment and counter-terrorism, Kyodo news agency reported on…
Merkel says Islamist terrorism is biggest test for Germany
BERLIN (Reuters) – Islamist terrorism is the biggest test facing Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday in a New Year’s address to the nation, and vowed to introduce laws that improve security after a deadly attack before Christmas in Berli…
Egypt hands over remains of air crash victims
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt began on Saturday handing over to their families the bodies of those who died when EgyptAir flight MS804 crashed into the Mediterranean in May with the loss of 66 passengers and crew, the state news agency MENA reported.
Roadside bomb kills police officer, soldier in Egypt
CAIRO (Reuters) – A police officer and a soldier were killed by a roadside bomb in Egypt’s northern Sinai peninsula on Saturday, security sources said.
Caution marks Iraqi army advance against Islamic State north of Mosul
SADA, Iraq (Reuters) – The earth shook three times with the impact of air strikes targeting Islamic State positions north of Mosul. Only then did the Iraqi troops assembled on the edge of the small farming village advance.
China considering strong measures to contain Taiwan: sources
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s military has become alarmed by what it sees as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s support of Taiwan and is considering strong measures to prevent the island from moving toward independence, sources with ties to senior milit…
Yazidi woman escapes Islamic State in Mosul as Iraqi forces advance
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – A Yazidi woman held captive by Islamic State militants for more than two years managed to escape when Iraqi forces pushed into Mosul and provided information that helped them retake a neighbourhood of the city, Iraqi commanders …
Indonesia warns airline after videos appear to show intoxicated pilot
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities have issued a warning to airline PT Citilink Indonesia after videos circulated appearing to show an intoxicated pilot from the low-cost carrier going through security and then sounding incoherent on the aircra…
