Polish defense minister says supplying arms to Ukraine is last option
WARSAW (Reuters) – Supplying arms to Ukraine is a final option, but one worth avoiding, as it could trigger an escalation of the conflict in the country’s east, Polish Defence Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said on Tuesday.
Philippine Muslim rebels to return guns of commandos killed in deadly raid
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ largest Muslim rebel group has promised to return weapons seized from police commandos killed in a deadly clash, the chief negotiator for the guerrillas said on Tuesday, in a bid to save a peace process with the gove…
Obama readying request to use force against Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House will ask Congress by Wednesday for new authority to use force against Islamic State fighters, congressional aides said on Monday, paving the way for lawmakers’ first vote on the scope of a campaign that is already…
Hong Kong woman found guilty of abusing Indonesian maid
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A Hong Kong mother of two was found guilty on Tuesday of abusing her Indonesian domestic helper in a landmark case that triggered outrage over mistreatment of maids and shed light on abuse that many women face in overseas jobs.
Taiwan’s China affairs chief steps down over court ruling
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The chief of Taiwan’s China policy-making body, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), resigned on Tuesday after objecting to a court ruling clearing a former deputy of leaking sensitive information to mainland China.
Taiwan to indict Sunflower Movement student leaders
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The leaders of anti-China protests that roiled Taiwan’s legislature for weeks last spring will face charges of agitating the public and attacking police, officials said on Tuesday.
Japan OKs aid to foreign troops’ non-military operations
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan revised its foreign aid charter on Tuesday to allow funding of non-military operations of other country’s armed forces as part of its drive for a bigger role in global security.
Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim found guilty in sodomy trial
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s highest court found opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim guilty on charges of sodomy on Tuesday in a case that his supporters claim was politically motivated.
G20 pledges decisive monetary, fiscal action if needed: draft text
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Group of 20 (G20) leading economies will pledge to act decisively on monetary and fiscal policy if needed to combat the risk of persistent stagnation, according to a draft communique obtained by Reuters on Tuesday.
Argentine prosecutor’s death part of coup d’etat attempt: government official
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine prosecutor’s mysterious death days after he made criminal charges against President Cristina Fernandez is part of an attempt to unseat her and bring neoliberals back to power, a senior government official said on M…
