Hagel, in Tokyo, moves to reassure Japan on security ties
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel moved on Saturday to reassure Japan of America’s commitment to its security, as Russia’s annexation of Crimea raises eyebrows in a region facing its own territorial disputes with an increasingly asse…
Rwanda’s foreign adventures test West’s patience
KIGALI (Reuters) – Rwandan President Paul Kagame may dress in the sharp suits of a company CEO, but his language can be more like a drill sergeant when he grills his cabinet on its performance.
U.S. will not stand in way of Scottish independence: Salmond
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The leader of Scotland’s separatist movement predicted on Friday that the United States would not try to stand in the way of the breakup of Britain, Washington’s staunchest ally for decades, if Scots vote for independence at a refe…
Kerry warns U.S. is evaluating role in Middle East peace talks
RABAT (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday that Washington was evaluating whether it was worth continuing its role in Middle East peace talks, signaling his patience with the Israelis and Palestinians was running out.
North Korea tells world ‘wait and see’ on new nuclear test
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – North Korea said on Friday that the world would have to “wait and see” when asked for details of “a new form” of nuclear test it threatened to carry out after the United Nations Security Council condemned Pyongyang’s recent b…
Mob attacks Ebola treatment centre in Guinea, suspected cases reach Mali
BAMAKO/CONAKRY (Reuters) – An angry crowd attacked an Ebola treatment center in Guinea on Friday, accusing its staff of bringing the deadly disease to the town, Medecins Sans Frontieres said, as Mali identified its first suspected cases.
U.S. finalizing plan to boost support for Syrian rebels: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government is finalizing a plan to increase training and small-arms shipments for Syrian rebels, two U.S. security sources said on Friday, as Syrian government troops gain momentum following the collapse of U.S.-backed p…
Bachelet’s quick Chile quake response helps her reform campaign
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s efficient response to this week’s earthquake is a far cry from her handling of a massive quake that hit four years ago, a turnaround that analysts and citizens say has put her and her reform dr…
Ukraine PM says will stick to austerity despite Moscow pressure
KIEV (Reuters) – The Kiev government will stick to unpopular austerity measures “as the price of independence” as Russia steps up pressure on Ukraine to destabilise it, including by raising the price of gas, Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk told Reuters…
Kerry warns U.S. is evaluating role in Middle East peace talks
RABAT (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday Washington was evaluating whether it was worth continuing its role in Middle East peace talks, signaling his patience with the Israelis and Palestinians was running out.
