Philippines’ Duterte says didn’t really mean ‘separation’ from U.S.
DAVAO, Philippines (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he was not severing ties with his country’s long-time ally the United States, but merely pursuing a more independent foreign policy by strengthening relations with China…
Exclusive: U.N. chief mulls future in South Korea where he tops presidential polls
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday he will return to South Korea in January after heading the world body for a decade to consider what role he can play in the future of his country amid a push for him…
U.S. warship challenges China’s claims in South China Sea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Friday, drawing a warning from Chinese warships to leave the area.
Bunkers and booby-traps as Islamic State makes a stand in Libya
SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) – Sheltering in tunnels, improvised bunkers and rooms fortified by sand-filled fridges, Islamic State is holding out in the Libyan city of Sirte, defending itself with snipers, booby-traps and car bombs against pro-government for…
At least three dead, many injured in Cameroon train accident
ESEKA, Cameroon (Reuters) – At least three people were killed and many injured when a packed passenger train traveling between Cameroon’s capital Yaounde and the port city of Douala derailed and overturned on Friday, witnesses said.
Muslims pray at Colosseum, protesting against Rome mosque closures
ROME (Reuters) – Hundreds of Muslims prayed next to Rome’s Colosseum on Friday to protest against the closure of makeshift mosques, calling on city authorities to protect their religious rights.
Burkina Faso forces foiled coup attempt in early October, minister says
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Security forces in Burkina Faso foiled a coup attempt on Oct. 8 by about 30 members of the ex-presidential guard, known as the RSP, Interior Minister Simon Compaore said on Friday.
Residents say civilians among dead in Myanmar army lockdown
YANGON (Reuters) – Muslim residents and rights activists say a military operation in northwestern Myanmar has killed more people than official reports have acknowledged, as a fresh bout of ethnic unrest threatens to undermine the country’s fledgling pe…
Brazil Senate police chief arrested for thwarting corruption probe
BRASILIA (Reuters) – The head of Brazil’s Senate police was arrested on Friday for counter-intelligence efforts to protect senators implicated in a sprawling graft scandal, even sweeping their homes for bugs, police said.
Exclusive: Parlez-vous Brexit? EU negotiator wants Brits to talk French
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union’s lead Brexit negotiator would like British and EU officials to work in French rather than English during the divorce talks, an EU official familiar with Brussels’ Brexit task force told Reuters on Friday.
