Cyclone-hit remote Fiji islands begin to receive aid, death toll 42
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Fijian government and international aid agencies began delivering much needed aid on Wednesday to the Pacific nation’s remote islands and coastal villages devastated by a powerful cyclone that killed 42 people.
Argentina’s new president faces strike, discontent as prices leap
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – In power just two months, Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri is already facing labor unrest, with a national public sector strike planned for Wednesday as workers protest rocketing inflation and job cuts.
China gearing up for East Asia dominance: U.S. commander
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China is “changing the operational landscape” in the South China Sea by deploying missiles and radar as part of an effort to militarily dominate East Asia, a senior U.S. military official said on Tuesday.
Bolivia’s Morales loses referendum on extending presidency: official
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivian President Evo Morales has lost a referendum on whether he could change the constitution to remain in power for a fourth term, the electoral commission confirmed late Tuesday.
Panama cancels Finmeccanica radar contract after simmering row
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The Panamanian government said on Tuesday it had agreed the cancellation of a $125 million radar contract with a subsidiary of Italy’s Finmeccanica SpA that had become mired in a dispute over alleged corruption.
Ramon Castro, older brother of Cuba’s Fidel and Raul, dies at 91
HAVANA (Reuters) – Ramon Castro, the older brother of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro and current President Raul Castro, died on Tuesday at age 91, Cuban official media reported.
Indonesia looks to close all red-light districts by 2019: Jakarta Post
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia aims to shutdown all of the country’s red-light districts by 2019 in a bid to eradicate prostitution in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, the Jakarta Post said late Tuesday quoting the social affairs minist…
U.S. sanctions on Russia do not bar use of Russian rocket engines: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon’s chief arms buyer on Tuesday said U.S. sanctions against Russia do not at this time bar the use of Russian RD-180 engines to power the Atlas 5 rockets that carry U.S. military and intelligence satellites into space….
Chinese president urges officials to diligently implement reforms: Xinhua
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese officials at all levels need to implement reforms and address lingering problems, China’s president Xi Jinping said Tuesday, according to state news agency Xinhua.
U.S., China see progress on North Korea U.N. resolution
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China and the United States signaled on Tuesday they were near agreement on a U.N. resolution against North Korea for its Jan. 6 nuclear test.
