U.N. nuclear watchdog calls on Iran to clear up origin of uranium traces
The U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran will discuss the discovery of uranium traces at an undeclared site in Tehran next week, the agency’s acting chief said on Thursday, adding that Iran had not provided any more information about the origin of the partic…
Algeria plans sharp cut in wheat purchases to curb import bill
Algeria is targeting a sharp reduction to its wheat imports as it tries to rein in its costly subsidized bread programme in the face of popular protests against the ruling elite.
China says Taiwan courting ‘disaster’ after pre-election comment on independence
The Chinese government warned self-ruled Taiwan on Thursday that it was courting “disaster”, after the running mate for President Tsai Ing-wen in January elections said he was working toward the island’s independence, a red line for Beijing.
Bolivia’s indigenous divided over ousted champion Morales
In the high-altitude Bolivian city of El Alto, perched on barren steppe above the capital, indigenous activists have led the fight for the return of unseated president Evo Morales.
Unfinished business in the birthplace of Sudan’s revolution
Standing on the platform where he and other protesters packed a train to Khartoum in April to pressure Sudan’s military to share power with civilians, Abdelaziz Abdallah made clear the revolution driven by their city has much further to go.
Sri Lanka’s ruling siblings: New president swears in his brother as PM
Sri Lanka’s newly elected president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday swore in his elder brother, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, as prime minister, cementing the powerful family’s political comeback.
Pentagon denies report U.S. mulls pulling up to 4,000 troops from South Korea
The United States on Thursday denied a South Korean news report that it was considering withdrawing up to 4,000 troops from South Korea if it does not pay more for maintaining a 28,500-strong U.S. contingent deterring North Korean aggression.
Activists hope Pope Francis will sway Japanese opinion on death penalty
Japanese activists opposed to capital punishment hope the visit of Pope Francis this weekend will help to soften public opinion in a nation where most people still support the death penalty.
North Korea says ‘pointless’ for Kim to attend South Korea ASEAN summit
North Korea rejected an invitation for leader Kim Jong Un to attend a planned summit in South Korea next week with Southeast Asian nations, saying it would be “pointless” due to strained ties, North Korean state media reported on Thursday.
Anti-Trump protest planned in London during December visit
A protest against U.S. President Donald Trump will take place in central London during his December visit to attend the NATO summit, protest organizers said on Thursday.
