Pakistan military says 19 militants, 7 soldiers killed in clash
PESHAWAR/DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) – At least 19 Islamist militants and seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in a fierce gun battle early on Monday near Dattakhel, a town close to the Afghan border, military officials and militants said.
Iran court holds second hearing in espionage trial of Washington Post journalist
DUBAI (Reuters) – The second hearing in the trial of jailed Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian on espionage charges took place behind closed doors in Tehran on Monday, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
Senior China military officer leaves for U.S. amid tensions
BEIJING (Reuters) – One of China’s top military officers left for an official visit to the United States on Monday, the Defense Ministry said, amid tension between the two countries over the South China Sea and cybersecurity.
UK’s Cameron tells ministers: Back me on EU referendum or quit
KRUEN, Germany (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron sought to quell fresh signs of rebellion in his Conservative Party over Europe, warning ministers they will have to back his European Union strategy or leave his government.
Search resumes in Nepal trekking village, 53 bodies found
KATHMANDU (Reuters) – Nepali soldiers and police have recovered the bodies of 53 trekkers and villagers buried in avalanches set off by an earthquake in April, and were digging through snow and rocks with shovels and hoes on Monday for signs of more vi…
Quake of 5.9 magnitude strikes off Japan: USGS
(Reuters) – An earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude struck off Japan’s northeast coast on Monday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
China cites rural libraries in report card on human rights
BEIJING (Reuters) – Citing improved rural library services and indoor cinemas along with a deluge of other information, China praised its human rights record in a lengthy report card on Monday, its latest bid to deflect Western criticism.
U.S., Japan say first test of Raytheon’s new SM-3 missile a success
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Japan announced on Sunday the first live-fire test of Raytheon Co’s new Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missile that is being jointly developed by the two countries for several billion dollars.
U.N. to host new rounds of Libya talks in Morocco
CAIRO (Reuters) – The United Nations plans to host on Monday in Morocco a new round of talks among Libya’s warring factions in an effort to end a conflict that threatens to break up the oil producer.
Cameron tells ministers: Back me on EU referendum or quit
KRUEN, Germany (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron sought to quell fresh signs of rebellion in his Conservative Party over Europe, warning ministers they will have to back his European Union strategy or leave his government.
