Japan says South China Sea security impacts national interests
TOKYO (Reuters) – Security in the South China Sea, claimed almost wholly by China, impacts Japan’s interests and could warrant a rethink of military patrol aircraft deployments, the defense minister said after a U.S. Navy officer said Washington would …
Myanmar condemns U.N. official for using term ‘Rohingya’
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar on Wednesday condemned a U.N. official for using the term Rohingya to describe a persecuted minority that the government refers to as Bengali, which implies they are illegal immigrants from neighboring Bangladesh.
Japan government delays BOJ nomination, stirs worries about political battle
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government unexpectedly delayed a widely expected nomination to the Bank of Japan’s policy board on Wednesday, raising concerns the appointment could become ensnared in a political battle with opposition parties.
Business jet makers want out of U.N. aircraft tracking plan
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Business jets, which mostly carry the rich and powerful, should not be subject to a United Nations proposal to require plane makers to install costly equipment that would better track aircraft, an industry group said on Tuesday.
U.N. proceeds with conflict zone flight plan despite Russian doubts
MONTREAL (Reuters) – The United Nations aviation agency said at a major safety conference on Tuesday it will press ahead with plans to establish a warning system for airlines on conflict zone risks despite reservations from Russia.
Dead Argentine prosecutor had drafted request for president’s arrest
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine prosecutor found dead in mysterious circumstances last month had drafted a request that President Cristina Fernandez be arrested for conspiring to derail his probe into the deadly bombing of a Jewish center, the in…
Canadian police arrest man, charge him with aiding Islamic State
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian police on Tuesday arrested an Ottawa man they said was planning to aid Islamic State fighters and charged him with participation in the activity of a terrorist group.
North Korea says it sees no need to negotiate with ‘gangster’ U.S
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Wednesday it sees no more need to negotiate with the United States, accusing Washington of plotting to “bring down” its regime, and threatened to strike back using all its military resources.
Islamic State shows burning of hostage, Jordan vows ‘earth-shaking’ response
AMMAN (Reuters) – Islamic State militants released a video on Tuesday appearing to show a captured Jordanian pilot being burnt alive in a cage, a killing that shocked the world and prompted Jordan to promise an “earth-shaking” response.
Dead Argentine prosecutor had drafted request for president’s arrest
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine prosecutor found dead in mysterious circumstances last month had drafted a request that President Cristina Fernandez be arrested for conspiring to derail his probe into the deadly bombing of a Jewish center, the in…
