FILE PHOTO: A C-130 U.S. Air Force plane lands as Nigerien soldiers stand in formation during the Flintlock military exercise in Diffa, Niger March 8, 2014. REUTERS/Joe Penney/File Photo October 28, 2017 By Michelle Nichols KINSHASA (Reuters) – The United States strongly supports an African military force to combat extremist […]
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China’s Guangdong gets new party boss, former leader likely to be promoted
FILE PHOTO – Guangdong provincial party boss Hu Chunhua attends the Guangdong delegation’s group discussion during the National People’s Congress (NPC), at Capital Hotel in Beijing, China March 6, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo October 28, 2017 BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Saturday appointed a new top official for the southern […]
In Kenya election re-run, polling incomplete and next steps uncertain
People walk amid the remains of properties that were burnt by rioters in Kawangware slums in Nairobi, Kenya October 28, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya October 28, 2017 By Maggie Fick KISUMU, Kenya (Reuters) – Kenyans who boycotted a repeat presidential election voiced relief on Saturday after authorities indefinitely delayed further attempts […]
Hingis bids farewell with doubles defeat in Singapore
Tennis – WTA Tour Finals – Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore – October 28, 2017 Switzerland’s Martina Hingis during her Semi Finals doubles match REUTERS/Jeremy Lee October 28, 2017 SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Martina Hingis ended her career on a losing note when the retiring Swiss great and her partner Chan Yung-jan […]
Myanmar corrects state media report on U.N. ‘agreement’ to help house refugees
Rohingya refugees arrive to offer Friday prayers at a mosque in Balu Khali refugee camp near Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh October 27, 2017. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi October 28, 2017 NAYPYITAW (Reuters) – A Myanmar state-run newspaper on Saturday corrected a report that a U.N. settlement program, UN-Habitat, had agreed to help build […]
Astros’ Gurriel: I didn’t mean to offend Dodgers’ Darvish with racial gesture
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel says he didn’t mean to offend Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish — who is part Japanese — when he made a racial gesture Friday night during Game 3 of the World Series in Houston. “I know he’s remorseful,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. […]
Puerto Rico power contract a local issue: White House
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration scrambled Friday to distance itself from the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico’s power grid to a tiny Montana company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s hometown. Continue Reading Below The White House said federal officials played no role in […]
Facebook vows more transparency over political ads
WASHINGTON – Under pressure in advance of hearings on Russian election interference, Facebook is moving to increase transparency for everyone who sees and buys political advertising on its site. Continue Reading Below Executives for the social media company said Friday they will verify political ad buyers in federal elections, requiring […]
Astros tame Dodgers’ Darvish in Game Three win
Oct 27, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock (41) is congratulated by teammates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports October 28, 2017 By Frank Pingue HOUSTON (Reuters) – The […]
Cambodia deports 61 Chinese telecom extortion scam suspects
Chinese nationals (in orange vests) who were arrested over a suspected internet scam, are escorted by Chinese police officers before they were deported at Phnom Penh International Airport, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 12, 2017. REUTERS/Samrang Pring October 28, 2017 PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodia on Saturday deported 61 Chinese […]