Argentina’s Macri backs farmers’ protest in hunt for presidential votes
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Mauricio Macri, Argentina’s main opposition challenger in the presidential race, on Wednesday threw his support behind an anti-government protest staged by farming groups, hunting for extra votes to ensure this month’s ballot g…
Honduras seizes assets of conglomerate in money laundering case
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Honduran security forces seized 19 businesses and various properties belonging to the conglomerate Grupo Continental that U.S. investigators have accused of money laundering in the United States, the country’s prosecutors said o…
Myanmar to sign ceasefire agreement with eight armed groups
YANGON (Reuters) – A ceasefire agreement between eight of Myanmar’s armed ethnic groups and the government is set to be signed on Thursday, the culmination of over two years of negotiations aimed at bringing an end to the majority of the country’s long…
U.S., Russia finalizing document on Syria air safety: U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. and Russian militaries are finalizing a memorandum of understanding that sets out basic air safety procedures in the skies above Syria, a U.S. official said after the latest round of talks between the former Cold War foe…
Migrant woman and two children drown off Greek island of Lesbos
ATHENS (Reuters) – A migrant woman and two children drowned on Wednesday when a boat carrying about two dozen people capsized off the Greek island of Lesbos, the Greek coastguard said.
Islamic State battles insurgents as Syria army prepares assault
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State militants battled rival insurgent groups on Wednesday north of the city of Aleppo, where officials say the Syrian army is preparing an offensive of its own backed by Iranian soldiers and Russian jets.
Lavrov says Russia helping fight against militants in Iraq
HELSINKI (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday Moscow was helping the fight against Islamist insurgents in Iraq with the consent of the Baghdad government.
U.S. okays $495 million sale of Sikorsky helicopters to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government has approved the possible sale to Saudi Arabia of nine UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky Aircraft, a unit of United Technologies Corp, in a deal valued at $495 million, the Pentagon said on Wedne…
Russia, U.S. move closer on air-to-air conduct document over Syria: Interfax
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia and the United States have moved closer to agreement on a document setting rules for how to keep U.S. and Russian aircraft from clashing over Syria, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Russian Defense Minist…
Obama sends U.S. troops, drones to Cameroon in anti-Boko Haram fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is sending 300 U.S. troops, along with surveillance drones, to Cameroon to bolster a West African effort to counter the Nigerian militant Islamist group Boko Haram, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
