North Korean leader Kim’s H-bomb claim draws skepticism
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday appeared to say his country has developed a hydrogen bomb, a step up from the less powerful atomic bomb, but the United States and outside experts were skeptical.
Venezuela Congress taps Lopez judge as ombudsman, outraging foes
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s outgoing National Assembly on Thursday tapped a judge who is hated by the opposition for jailing politician Leopoldo Lopez as the next human rights ombudsman in the increasingly hostile aftermath of legislative elections…
Yemen’s Houthis says sent list of negotiators to U.N. for peace talks
DUBAI (Reuters) – The leader of Yemen’s Houthis said on Thursday his movement had given the United Nations the names of its delegates to U.N.-sponsored peace talks due to start in Switzerland next week.
Erdogan says Turkish troops not leaving Iraq yet
(Reuters) – Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said it was “out of the question for the moment” that Turkish troops would withdraw from Iraq, after Baghdad accused Ankara of sending them in without permission.
French far-right in last push as polls predict election defeats
PARIS (Reuters) – French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Thursday lashed out at what she called “undemocratic” behavior by mainstream parties after polls showed tactical voting could keep her party out of power in key regions.
Cuban dissidents report crackdown on Human Rights Day
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuban police detained at least six protesters shouting “Freedom!” and “Long live human rights!” in Havana on Thursday and dissidents reported 100 detentions nationwide on U.N. Human Rights Day, when some Cubans call unauthorized demo…
Turkish PM talks to U.S. VP Biden over Iraq soldiers row: prime ministry sources
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s Prime Minister on Thursday evening told U.S. Vice President Joe Biden by telephone that Turkey respects Iraq’s sovereignty, amid a row over Turkish troops deployed in Iraqi territory, prime ministry sources said.
Macau billionaire in U.N. bribe case seeks immediate trial
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A billionaire real estate developer from Macau who is accused by U.S. prosecutors of bribing a former United Nations General Assembly president, demanded an immediate trial on Thursday as his lawyer said his businesses were sufferi…
Obama speaks to France’s Hollande about Paris climate talks progress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande spoke by phone on Thursday to discuss progress in international climate change talks taking place in Paris, the White House said.
China, Russia fail to stop U.N. meeting on rights in North Korea
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – China, Russia, Venezuela and Angola failed on Thursday to stop the United Nations Security Council from holding its second meeting on human rights in North Korea, which has been accused by a U.N. inquiry of abuses comparable …
