FILE PHOTO: Jana Novotna of the Czech Republic hugs the winner’s trophy after victory over Nathalie Tauziat of France in the Women’s Singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships July 4. Novotna won the match 6-4 7-6 (7-2)./File Photo November 20, 2017 PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech tennis player Jana Novotna, […]
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Olympics: In Yuna’s absence, Koreans holding out for a Pyeongchang hero
FILE PHOTO: The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG) Honorary Ambassador Kim Yuna looks at the Olympic mascot “Soohorang” during the ceremony to mark a year to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo November […]
U.N. urges Japan to resettle more refugees after taking just three in first half
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi attends a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan, November 20, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai November 20, 2017 By Thomas Wilson TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.N. refugee agency has urged Japan to resettle more asylum seekers, its chief said […]
North Korea may have ICBM capable of reaching U.S. this year, says South Korea
A flag is pictured outside the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva, Switzerland, November 17, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse November 20, 2017 SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s spy agency said on Monday it is possible North Korea can develop an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland this […]
China draws three-stage path for Myanmar, Bangladesh to resolve Rohingya crisis
Rohingya refugees walk towards a refugee camp after crossing the border in Anjuman Para near Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, November 19, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain November 20, 2017 By Yimou Lee NAYPYITAW (Reuters) – China has proposed a three-phase plan for resolving the Rohingya crisis, starting with a ceasefire in Myanmar’s […]
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe has until noon to stand down or face impeachment
People watch as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe addresses the nation on television, at a bar in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 19, 2017. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo November 20, 2017 HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has until noon (5.00 a.m. EST) on Monday to stand down or the ruling ZANU-PF will begin […]
Philippines’ Duterte keeps open pit mining ban in policy clash
Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte Rodrigo Duterte gestures during a news conference on the sidelines of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Pasay, metro Manila, Philippines, November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao November 20, 2017 By Manolo Serapio Jr MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has not […]
Male artists win big but female singers dominate American Music Awards stage
2017 American Music Awards – Show – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 19/11/2017 – (L-R) Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, and Brad Delson of music group Linkin Park accept the Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock award. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni November 20, 2017 By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pink, Lady Gaga and […]
Oil markets tepid ahead of Nov. 30 OPEC meeting
Men work for Iraqi Drilling Company at Rumaila oilfield in Basra, Iraq, May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani November 20, 2017 By Henning Gloystein SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil markets were tepid on Monday as traders were reluctant to take on big new positions ahead of an OPEC meeting at the end […]
Australia, NZ officials discuss screening for Manus refugees: NZ PM
Refugee advocates hold placards as they participate in a protest in Sydney, Australia, against the treatment of asylum-seekers at Australia-run detention centres located at Nauru and Manus Island, November 18, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray November 20, 2017 By Charlotte Greenfield WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand and Australian officials have begun talks […]