Thousands flee coastal villages as typhoon approaches Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine authorities on Saturday evacuated thousands in coastal villages in the country’s central region where a category 4 typhoon is expected to make landfall later this weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rains.
Russian envoy’s killer remembered as lonely boy, not angry jihadist
SOKE, Turkey (Reuters) – Those in the small Turkish town of Soke who knew Mevlut Altintas, the smartly dressed, clean-shaven young man who shot dead Russia’s ambassador this week, recall a lonely taciturn boy twice rejected by university before leaving…
Aleppo sees shelling, air strikes again as Assad urges peace talks
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian rebels shelled Aleppo and air strikes resumed around the city on Friday as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies said the insurgents’ withdrawal from the city could pave the way toward a political solution for the co…
China drops charges against police in case of environmentalist’s death in custody
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese prosecutors have dropped charges against five police following the death of an environmentalist in custody in May, the official China Daily said on Saturday, a case that sparked public disquiet about China’s law enforcement…
Trump’s nuclear remarks test bid to improve Russia ties
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./MOSCOW (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump upped the stakes on Friday in a back-and-forth exchange with President Vladimir Putin over nuclear weapons that tested the Republican’s promises to improve relations with Russia…
Berlin truck attack suspect shot dead by police in Italy
MILAN (Reuters) – Italian police shot dead the man believed responsible for this week’s Berlin Christmas market truck attack, killing him after he pulled a gun on them during a routine check in the early hours of Friday.
Congo nears deal under which Kabila to leave power by end 2017
KINSHASA (Reuters) – President Joseph Kabila of Democratic Republic of Congo would leave power in 2017 and elections would be held the same year under a political deal close to completion, opposition leaders said on Friday.
U.S. issues travel warning for Jordan after recent attacks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Friday warned Americans traveling to Jordan of threats from terrorist groups after several recent attacks in the country.
Costa Rica probes reported detection of wanted Mexico politician
SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Costa Rica said on Friday it was investigating whether a former Mexican state governor wanted on corruption charges had entered the country illegally.
STORY WITHDRAWAL: London court says Turkish trustees have no claim on alleged Gulen-linked firm’s UK asset
LONDON (Reuters) – This story has been withdrawn. The story was based on a ruling that was not a final judgment. There will be no substitute story.
