U.S. envoy calls for full list of North Korean weapons programs
The U.S. special envoy for North Korea laid out an extensive list of demands for North Korean denuclearization on Thursday that is likely to anger Pyongyang, even as President Donald Trump said the date and place for a second summit was set and hailed …
U.S. to announce suspension of compliance with nuclear pact: officials
The United States will soon announce plans to suspend compliance with a landmark nuclear missile pact with Russia, responding to an alleged violation of the treaty by Moscow, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
Saudi coalition attacked a storage site for drones east of Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen attacked a site used for storing drones east of its capital Sanaa, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television station reported on Thursday.
Colombia’s ELN rebel leaders say they will not leave Cuba
Leaders from Colombia’s ELN rebel group said on Thursday they would not leave Cuba, once the site of peace talks with the Colombian government, unless Colombia’s president complies with conditions agreed to by his predecessor for their return home.
Romania to replace Canada in Mali peacekeeping mission: Ottawa
Romania will supply transport helicopters to a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the troubled African nation of Mali once Canada has pulled out as scheduled this year, the Canadian government said on Thursday.
U.N. Khashoggi investigator seeks more information in Turkey
The U.N. investigator leading the inquiry into the killing of Jamal Khashoggi said in Turkey on Thursday she had not yet received all the information she is seeking, but still hopes to conduct a successful probe.
Lebanon agrees new government, PM vows bold reforms
Lebanon formed a new national unity government on Thursday, ending nine months of wrangling, and Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said bold moves were needed without delay to address chronic problems facing the heavily indebted state.
In packed churches and secret masses, papal visit brings Gulf Catholics hope
In Dubai’s overflowing churches and Riyadh’s secretive masses, Catholics across the Gulf are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United Arab Emirates next week.
British Airways says bad weather may affect short-haul flights from Heathrow
British Airways warned passengers on Thursday that bad weather in southeast England could affect some short-haul flights.
U.S. to announce suspension of INF Treaty compliance: U.S. officials
The United States will announce it is suspending its compliance with the U.S.-Russian Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, four U.S. officials said on Thursday.
