Russia open to Assad’s ouster after Syria transition: diplomats
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia has made clear to Western nations that it has no objection to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stepping down as part of a peace process, in a softening of its publicly stated staunch backing of Assad ahead of talks in …
After half a century, U.S. and Cuba to resume scheduled flights
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States and Cuba have agreed to restore scheduled commercial airline service for the first time in more than five decades in a deal allowing 110 round-trip flights a day between the former Cold War foes.
Putin says Russia wants to develop ties with U.S. whoever wins election
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia wanted to develop relations with the United States, irrespective of who will become the next American president.
Canada’s Trudeau leaves room for oil pipelines to gain local approval
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Canada’s government sounded another note of opposition to a proposed oil pipeline in the country’s west coast, though he appeared to leave the door open to allowing proponents to acquire the needed local approval for projects to g…
U.S. to say Romania missile defense site ‘technically’ ready – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. and Romanian governments are expected to announce on Friday completion of a new missile defense site south of Bucharest that will defend against potential attacks from Iran, according to three U.S. defense and government…
Libyan factions sign U.N. deal to form unity government
SKHIRAT, Morocco (Reuters) – Delegates from Libya’s warring factions signed a U.N.-brokered agreement on Thursday to form a national unity government, a deal that Western powers hope will bring stability and help to combat a growing Islamic State prese…
Merkel optimistic Turkey will cut migrant flows to Europe
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed confidence after talks with Turkey’s prime minister on Thursday that Ankara would do its part to bring about a sharp reduction in the number of illegal migrants entering the European Union….
Mother of beheaded Islamic State hostage condemns French politician Le Pen’s photo stunt
PARIS (Reuters) – The mother of James Foley, the American hostage beheaded on camera by Islamic State last year, said on Thursday she was angry at French far-right politician Marine Le Pen for posting a graphic photo depicting the act on social media.
Southwest Mexico shaken by 6.4 magnitude quake, no major damages
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook buildings in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas on Thursday afternoon, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
Brazil’s top court approves Senate overrule in Rousseff impeachment
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Senate can review the grounds for impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff even if the lower house votes to impeach her, a decision that could help the leftist leader stay in office….
