Kremlin slams new U.S. sanctions, says may respond
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Wednesday that new sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States would damage relations between the two countries and that Moscow would respond with its own measures.
British police to close some roads around Buckingham Palace after Berlin attack
LONDON (Reuters) – British police said they would temporarily close roads around Queen Elizabeth’s London residence Buckingham Palace during a military ceremony on Wednesday, bringing forward plans to do so in response to a truck attack in Berlin.
Bahrain police clash with protesters near Shi’ite leader’s house: activists
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahraini security forces clashed with supporters of the country’s Shi’ite Muslim spiritual leader near his home on Wednesday, activists said.
Kazakhstan says raids Islamist network, detains 16
ALMATY (Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s state security service has detained 16 suspected members Takfir wal-Hijra Islamist group, it said on Wednesday, accusing them of “inciting religious hatred”.
Taiwan loses another ally, says won’t help China ties
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Taiwan accused China on Wednesday of using Sao Tome and Principe’s financial woes to push its “one China” policy after the West African state ended ties with the self-ruled island, with Taiwan saying China’s action would not …
Migration fears ebb since Brexit vote, giving PM May breathing space
PRESTATYN, Wales (Reuters) – When farmers, business leaders and politicians met in north Wales to discuss what Brexit meant for their community, there was barely any mention of immigration – the very issue that dominated the referendum campaign across …
After the battle, Aleppo shows its scars
ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) – Before the war, Aleppo’s ancient walled citadel drew in armies of visitors to one of the Middle East’s greatest treasures.
Indonesian police kill three suspects in gunfight after bombs found
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian anti-terrorism police killed three suspects after a gunfight on the outskirts of the capital, Jakarta, on Wednesday and foiled a suicide bomb plot, a police spokesman said.
Thailand seeks to develop military production facilities with China
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand and China are in talks about building military production facilities in Thailand, a Thai defense ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, the latest sign of warming relations between China and America’s oldest ally in Asia.
Philippine government files criminal charges against Duterte critic
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippine government filed a criminal case in court on Wednesday against a staunch critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing her of trying to sabotage a congressional investigation into her alleged involvement in the drugs t…
