China retrieves $1.6 billion for migrant workers ahead of Lunar New Year
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has recovered more than 10 billion yuan ($1.65 billion) of unpaid wages for its migrant workers in the last two months, officials said on Friday, underscoring a persistent problem that often leaves workers empty-handed before …
Korean officials found guilty of forgery but avoid jail
SEOUL (Reuters) – Two South Korean government officials were handed suspended six-month prison sentences on Friday after they were found guilty of forging documents for southern city Gwangju’s successful bid to host the 2019 World Aquatics Championship…
South Sudan government and rebels sign ceasefire deal
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – South Sudan’s government and rebels signed a ceasefire on Thursday to end more than five weeks of fighting that divided Africa’s newest nation and brought it to the brink of civil war.
At least 16 killed as Central African Republic swears in new leader
BANGUI (Reuters) – At least 16 people died in clashes in Central African Republic on Thursday as new interim president Catherine Samba-Panza took office with a plea for militia to lay down their arms to halt the escalating inter-religious violence.
South Sudan government and rebels sign ceasefire deal
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – South Sudan’s government and rebels signed a ceasefire on Thursday to end more than five weeks of fighting that divided Africa’s newest nation and brought it to the brink of civil war.
Ukraine opposition meet protesters after talks with Yanukovich
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich called for an emergency session of parliament to end the country’s political crisis and violent unrest, in a sign he might be ready to soften his hardline stance and strike a compromise.
At least 16 killed as Central African Republic swears in new leader
BANGUI (Reuters) – At least 16 people died in clashes in Central African Republic on Thursday as new interim president Catherine Samba-Panza took office with a plea for militia to lay down their arms to halt the escalating inter-religious violence.
U.S. brings fraud charges against firm that vetted Snowden
(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department accused United States Investigations Services (USIS), the largest private provider of security checks for the government, of bilking millions of dollars through improper background verifications.
U.S. military sees risks in China-Japan tensions, seeks restraint
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. military commander in the Asia-Pacific region acknowledged his concern on Thursday over entrenched tensions between Japan and China, a day after Japan’s prime minister evoked comparisons to Britain and Germany before…
Tunisia’s assembly finishes new constitution
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s national assembly approved the final articles of the country’s new constitution on Thursday, three years after their uprising against autocrat Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali inspired a wave of Arab revolts.
