U.S., allies conduct air strikes in Syria and Iraq against Islamic State: task force
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its coalition allies staged three air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and seven in Iraq since early Friday, the Combined Joint Task Force overseeing the operations said in a statement on Sat…
Top South Korea, Japan, China envoys agree to work for a summit soon
SEOUL (Reuters) – The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China agreed on Saturday that a summit meeting of their leaders, on hold for nearly three years because of tensions over history and territory, should be held soon to mend the countries’…
France says deal with Iran must be robust, guarantee no atomic bomb
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – France’s foreign minister said on Saturday that his country wanted an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program that was sufficiently robust to guarantee that Tehran could not acquire an atomic bomb.
France says deal with Iran must be robust, guarantee no atomic bomb
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – France’s foreign minister said on Saturday that his country wanted an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program that was sufficiently robust to guarantee that Tehran could not acquire an atomic bomb.
Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in rebel attacks in past 24 hours: Kiev military
KIEV (Reuters) – Two Ukrainian servicemen were killed in attacks by Russian-backed separatist rebels in the east of Ukraine in the 24 hours up to Saturday morning despite an agreed ceasefire, the Kiev military said.
Kurds rally in Turkey as militant leader expected to urge progress on peace
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Kurds gathered in southeastern Turkey on Saturday to hear a message from jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, expected to reaffirm his commitment to a peace process despite a war of words with Anka…
Russia urges Germany, France to safeguard peace in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia appealed to Germany and France on Saturday to ensure Kiev does not try to incite violence in east Ukraine to encourage the United States to send Ukrainian forces lethal weapons.
U.S.’s Kerry to make statement on nuclear talks with Iran at 0645 ET
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will make a statement on nuclear talks with Iran at 1045GMT (0645 EDT), the State Department said on Saturday, before he leaves for London for a meeting with European counterparts.
Former Singapore leader Lee Kuan Yew’s condition worsens
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The condition of Singapore’s critically ill first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, has worsened, the prime minister’s office said on Saturday.
Gun battle as militants attack India’s Kashmir army camp
SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) – Two militants opened fire at an army camp in Indian Kashmir on Saturday in the second attack against security forces in two days, an army official said, adding to pressure on India’s nationalist government after it swore to …
