Russia tells U.S.: Syria activity ‘defensive in nature’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told his U.S. counterpart on Friday that Moscow’s military activities in Syria were “defensive in nature,” a senior U.S. defense official said after the 50-minute phone call.
U.S. opens up business with Cuba, eases embargo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday issued regulations easing restrictions on American companies seeking to do business in Cuba and opening up travel in the latest action to weaken the U.S. trade embargo amid warming relations with the C…
Desperate 2.3 million Indians apply for 368 low-level government jobs
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) – Overwhelmed Indian officials are struggling to sift through applications after 2.3 million people applied for a few hundred low-level government jobs, a worrying sign that too many people are chasing too little work in Asia’s…
Israel ramps up security in Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel deployed hundreds of extra police in Jerusalem where clashes broke out after Palestinian leaders called for a ‘day of rage’ on Friday to protest at new Israeli security measures.
Residents clear mud, rubble as rebuilding begins after Chile quake
COQUIMBO, Chile (Reuters) – Residents started rebuilding their homes and businesses in Coquimbo on Friday, two days after a powerful earthquake and tsunami waves battered the port city.
China hails U.S. repatriation of corruption fugitive
BEIJING (Reuters) – China hailed the return by the United States on Friday of one of China’s most prominent fugitives wanted for corruption as good progress and a foundation for cooperation days before President Xi Jinping begins a landmark U.S. visit….
U.S. reports 21 air strikes in Iraq, one in Syria Wednesday: U.S. military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and allied forces conducted 21 air strikes in Iraq and one in Syria against Islamic State militants on Wednesday, the U.S. military said on Friday.
Taliban gunmen kill 17 in attack on Pakistan air force base
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Taliban gunmen stormed a Pakistani air force base early on Friday, killing at least 17 people, most of whom were offering prayers in a mosque, a military spokesman said, the deadliest such attack in years.
Kenya raids Norway-flagged ship seeking smuggled drugs
MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) – Kenyan soldiers and security services cordoned off East Africa’s main port for hours on Friday and raided a Norwegian-flagged ship suspected of carrying drugs and firearms, police and officials said.
Syrian jets pound Islamic State-held areas for second day
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian army jets carried out at least 25 air strikes on the Islamic State-held city of Palmyra on Friday, a group monitoring the war said, the second intense bombardment in two days of territory held by the militants.
