Green kingmakers see Scottish independence vote determined by public appetite
EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Scotland’s devolved government is right to start preparing legislation for a new independence referendum after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, but a new vote should be decided by “clear public appetite” for one, a spok…
Palestinian leader retracts rabbis water poisoning allegation
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday retracted his allegation that Israeli rabbis had called for the poisoning of Palestinian water, a remark that had drawn strong condemnation from Israel’s prime minister.
China says has stopped communication mechanism with Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese government said on Saturday it had stopped a communication mechanism with Taiwan because of the refusal of the self-ruled island’s new government to recognize the “one China” principle, in the latest show of tension betw…
Thousands rally in Australia for same-sex marriage
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Thousands of Australians marched at same-sex marriage rallies across the country on Saturday calling on whichever party wins a July 2 national election to quickly introduce same-sex marriage laws.
New Scotland independence referendum ‘highly likely’: Sturgeon
EDINBURGH (Reuters) – A second Scottish independence referendum is “highly likely”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday, raising the prospect that the United Kingdom could tear itself apart after voting to leave the European Union.
‘Brexit’ threatens to undermine U.S.-Britain special relationship
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Britain’s decision to quit the European Union could send damaging shockwaves through the bedrock Anglo-American “special relationship,” raising questions about London’s willingness and ability to back U.S.-led efforts in global crises ranging from the Middle East to Ukraine.
China media snidely criticize Brexit vote, but upbeat on UK ties
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese state media on Saturday offered snide criticism of the negative consequences of democracy after Britain voted to leave the European Union, but vowed to stand by the “golden age” of Sino-British ties.
Three Mexican federal police gunned down in market
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Three Mexican federal police agents were gunned down in the violence-torn southwestern state of Guerrero on Friday as they ate in a market, according to a security official.
Exclusive: Google, Facebook quietly move toward automatic blocking of extremist videos
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some of the web’s biggest destinations for watching videos have quietly started using automation to remove extremist content from their sites, according to two people familiar with the process.
Michelle Obama to visit Africa to highlight girls’ education
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. first lady Michelle Obama will travel to Africa on Sunday with daughters Sasha and Malia and her mother as part of an effort to promote girls’ education, her office said.
