World
ReutersNorth says U.S.-South Korean computer-simulated drills are step to nuclear war
By Christine Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean and U.S. forces began computer-simulated military exercises on Monday amid tension over North Korea's weapons programs, while a report Pyongyang has earned millions of dollars in exports is likely to raise doubts about the impact of sanctions. South
ReutersEurope wary of security infrastructure despite vehicle attacks
By Tom Bergin LONDON (Reuters) - Europe has experienced around a dozen cases of drivers using a car or truck to plow into pedestrians like last week's attack in Barcelona, but cities have not rushed to mitigate the risks by changing their layout. Concerns about cost, a fear that evolving security
ReutersU.S. scales back Russian visa operations after Putin cuts embassy staff
By Andrew Osborn and Polina Devitt MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States began to scale back its visa services in Russia on Monday, drawing an angry reaction from Moscow three weeks after President Vladimir Putin ordered Washington to more than halve its embassy and consular staff. The move, which will
- Christian Science Monitor
Following damage caused by economic rise, China tackles ambitious conservation experiment
More than 2,700 miles before the Mekong River drains into the South China Sea, before it winds past the ancient Khmer temple of Vat Phou and the poppy fields of the Golden Triangle, it begins on the Tibetan Plateau in western China. At the same time, China is working to set up a series of other trial
- Christian Science Monitor
The message from a day of protests in Boston
One of America's oldest theaters for free speech today signaled that when it comes to issues of white nationalism, it doesn't want to have a public conversation.
- Christian Science Monitor
Avoid force with North Korea, Invest in research in Africa, Bermuda parties' different campaigns, An ally's help for Taiwan, More vegetables for everyone
“[T]he UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution imposing additional sanctions on North Korea, after Pyongyang carried out two intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests...,” states an editorial. “US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley insisted that the resort to force against North Korea
- Christian Science Monitor
Readers write: Prioritizing options, difference-makers
Robert Klose’s July 3 Home Forum essay, “We waited, and it was worth it,” rightfully pointed out that people have lost the pleasure of anticipation because so much is instantaneously available. Since almost everything can be done right now, we must be constantly prioritizing our options.
- Associated Press
Small plane crash-lands on packed Portuguese beach, kills 2
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A light plane made an emergency landing on a packed beach near Lisbon on Wednesday, killing a man and an 8-year-old girl who were sunbathing, authorities said.
Associated PressThe Latest: Israeli intel chief in Jordan to heal rift
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on the escalation in Israel and the Palestinian territories over a contested Jerusalem holy site (all times local):
- Associated Press
Chief Justice Roberts says criticism won't stop judges
SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, once dubbed "disgraceful" by President Donald Trump, said on Thursday that criticism from politicians won't dissuade judges from doing their jobs.
- Associated Press
Top Asian News 3:12 p.m. GMT
SINGAPORE (AP) — The U.S. Navy ordered a broad investigation Monday into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after an early morning collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 U.S. sailors missing and others injured. It was the
Associated PressNavy chief orders probe into Pacific fleet after collisions
SINGAPORE (AP) — The U.S. Navy ordered a broad investigation Monday into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after an early morning collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 U.S. sailors missing and others injured.
ReutersSingapore court grants AG permission to begin contempt proceedings against Li Shengwu
Singapore's High Court on Monday granted leave for the attorney-general's office to begin contempt of court proceedings against Li Shengwu, a grandson of the city state's late founding leader Lee Kuan Yew, over comments he made last month about the country's legal system. According to
Associated PressThe Latest: Spanish paper says Barcelona suspect is captured
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Latest on the aftermath of the Spain attacks (all times local):
ReutersTen sailors missing after U.S. warship, tanker collide near Singapore
By Fathin Ungku and Masayuki Kitano SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Ten U.S. sailors were missing after a U.S. warship collided with an oil tanker east of Singapore before dawn on Monday, tearing a hole beneath the waterline and flooding compartments that include a crew sleeping area, the U.S. Navy said. U.S
AFPIraqi forces close in on IS-held Tal Afar
In the desert plains around Tal Afar, convoys of tanks and armoured vehicles could be seen heading for the jihadist-held city, raising huge clouds of dust. The offensive launched at dawn Sunday comes only weeks after Iraqi forces retook second city Mosul from IS and as the jihadists also face assaults
ReutersPope says migrants' rights should override national security concerns
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis urged political leaders on Monday to defend migrants, saying their safety should take precedence over national security concerns and that they should not be subjected to collective deportations. "Solidarity must be concretely expressed at
- Associated Press
Hong Kong leader denies interference in court's decision
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's leader denied on Monday that there was any political interference in a court's decision last week to send three young pro-democracy protest leaders to jail in the Chinese-controlled city.
AFPDanish sub inventor dumped Swedish journalist's body in sea: police
A Danish inventor accused of killing a Swedish journalist on board his homemade submarine claims she died in an accident before he dumped her body in the sea, Danish police said Monday. Peter Madsen initially claimed that he last saw Kim Wall when he dropped her off on the tip of an island in Copenhagen
Associated PressRussian flight attendant sues airline for discrimination
LOBNYA, Russia (AP) — "Old, fat and ugly" is what Yevgeniya Magurina jokingly calls a group of flight attendants of Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot who she claims have been sidelined in an apparent drive to make the cabin crew younger and more physically attractive. She is one of just
- Reuters
South Sudan grounds U.N. planes in airport row
South Sudan has grounded planes belonging to United Nations peacekeepers in a dispute over control of the airport in the capital Juba, the government said on Monday. The move threatens to further delay the deployment of the latest 4,000 peacekeepers to be assigned to South Sudan, where civil war broke
- Reuters
Lebanese president signs tax, wage increase laws
By Ellen Francis BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's president signed off on public sector pay rises and tax hikes on Monday, a move that has triggered business concerns but could help politicians shore up support ahead of a legislative election next year. President Michel Aoun held off ratifying the
Associated PressIraqi forces close in on IS-held town west of Mosul
HALABIYAH, Iraq (AP) — Iraqi forces made significant progress as they closed in on the Islamic State-held town of Tal Afar, west of Mosul, the U.S.-led coalition and an Iraqi military spokesman said Monday.
- Reuters
East Timor police fire tear gas during student protests
Hundreds of students in East Timor clashed on Monday with police who fired tear gas to disperse the crowds protesting against alleged government corruption. Members of parliament were forced to suspend a planned auction of government cars after protesters took to the streets and threw rocks at police
