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Spain, Catalonia still ‘far apart’ on independence as talks resume
By Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain's prime minister and Catalonia's regional leader said their positions on independence remained "very...
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White House says ongoing discussion with China on Biden, Xi engagement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday said there was an ongoing discussion with Chinese leaders about future engagement...
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Afghan diplomats chide allies, call on world to deny Taliban recognition
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of Afghan diplomats from the deposed government in Kabul has issued a...
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UN removes Gabon peacekeepers from Central African Republic after sex abuse allegations
DAKAR (Reuters) - The United Nations has sent home all 450 Gabonese troops from its peacekeeping mission in Central African...
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UK court to ensure sexual assault papers can be served on Prince Andrew
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -London's High Court said on Wednesday it would take steps if necessary to serve papers...
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East Libyan forces and Chadian rebels clash in southern Libya
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - The Libyan National Army (LNA) of eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar clashed with Chadian rebel forces in the...
Read moreBahrain releases some political prisoners under new law
By Lisa Barrington DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahrain has conditionally released 30 prisoners under new rules allowing electronic monitoring and home...
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U.S. to hold $130 million of Egypt’s military aid over human rights -State Dept
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration will withhold $130 million worth of military aid to Egypt until Cairo...
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Pakistani security official urges U.S. to engage with Afghanistan
By Charlotte Greenfield ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan urged the world to engage with Taliban-led Afghanistan and said the United States...
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Communist who took on Putin says his family was used to ban him from election
By Maria Tsvetkova LENIN FARM, Moscow Region (Reuters) - A wealthy Communist strawberry tycoon who came second to Vladimir Putin...
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One month after fall of Kabul, economic crisis stalks Taliban
(Reuters) - A month after seizing Kabul, the Taliban face daunting problems as they seek to convert their lightning military...
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Twitter ban in Nigeria to end ‘very soon’, information minister says
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria said on Wednesday it expects to end its ban on Twitter in a "few more days",...
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EU chief vows no let-up in democracy battles with Poland, Hungary
By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's chief executive on Wednesday vowed no let-up in battles with Poland...
Read moreGermany worried about Mali plan for Russian mercenaries
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany joined France on Wednesday in expressing concern about an agreement between Mali's military rulers and a...
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Lithuania allows in five Afghans but says it will not be a migrant “channel”
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania on Wednesday allowed in five Afghan asylum-seekers, in a reversal after days of...
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Taiwan is ‘sea fortress’ against China, minister tells U.S. audience
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan is a "sea fortress" blocking China's expansion into the Pacific and is willing to share with...
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Taiwan lands fighters on highway as annual drills reach peak
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwanese fighter jets landed on a makeshift runway on a highway strip on Wednesday overseen by President Tsai...
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Ukraine seethes as Putin’s party courts voters in separatist-held Donbass
By Alexander Ermochenko DONETSK (Reuters) - Russian and separatist flags flutter in the air as lively music blares and soldiers...
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N.Korea criticizes S.Korea after missile test, warns of breakdown in relations – KCNA
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in's remarks that the South's new missile systems can deter North Korea are...
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Thai lawmakers debate long-awaited legislation on torture, abductions
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's parliament on Wednesday started debating draft legislation outlawing torture and enforced disappearance, following years of delay...
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