Firefighting helicopter crashes in Portugal, pilot killed
A light helicopter crashed on Thursday while combating a wildfire in northern Portugal, killing its pilot who had earlier dropped off a crew of firefighters near the blaze, emergency services officials said.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
A light helicopter crashed on Thursday while combating a wildfire in northern Portugal, killing its pilot who had earlier dropped off a crew of firefighters near the blaze, emergency services officials said.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Saudi-led coalition rejects U.N. report on Yemen
A Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement on Thursday dismissed as subjective and biased a United Nations report that called for a ban on arms transfers to Yemen's warring sides.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
A Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement on Thursday dismissed as subjective and biased a United Nations report that called for a ban on arms transfers to Yemen's warring sides.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Former UK PM Major calls on Johnson to fire top advisor Cummings
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson should fire Dominic Cummings, the advisor behind his high-stakes Brexit strategy that resulted in an dramatic purge of his own lawmakers this week, former prime minister John Major said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson should fire Dominic Cummings, the advisor behind his high-stakes Brexit strategy that resulted in an dramatic purge of his own lawmakers this week, former prime minister John Major said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Venezuela should spend money on food, not missiles: Colombia president
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro should spend his country's money on food, not on missiles, Colombian President Ivan Duque said on Thursday, amid renewed verbal sparring between the neighboring countries.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro should spend his country's money on food, not on missiles, Colombian President Ivan Duque said on Thursday, amid renewed verbal sparring between the neighboring countries.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
U.N. trying to convince North Korea not to cut aid staff
The United Nations said on Thursday it was trying to convince North Korea not to cut the number of international aid staff deployed by the world body to carry out "critical" food, nutrition and health work in the Asian country.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
The United Nations said on Thursday it was trying to convince North Korea not to cut the number of international aid staff deployed by the world body to carry out "critical" food, nutrition and health work in the Asian country.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Pence says UK should take no lectures as Brexit crisis rages
Britain should take no lectures on how to conduct its affairs, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday during a visit to London as the crisis over the country's exit from the European Union intensifies.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Britain should take no lectures on how to conduct its affairs, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday during a visit to London as the crisis over the country's exit from the European Union intensifies.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Sudan forms first cabinet since fall of Bashir: PM
Sudan's prime minister announced on Thursday the formation of the first government since the overthrow of long-term ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir in April.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Sudan's prime minister announced on Thursday the formation of the first government since the overthrow of long-term ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir in April.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Saudi Arabia: Yemen separatists should hand over military bases to government in Aden
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that Yemen's southern separatists should hand over military bases and government buildings in Aden, and it reiterated its support for Yemen's government, a statement published by state news agency SPA showed.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that Yemen's southern separatists should hand over military bases and government buildings in Aden, and it reiterated its support for Yemen's government, a statement published by state news agency SPA showed.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Ireland raises prospect of some no-deal Brexit checks near border
If Britain quits the European Union without a deal next month, some checks may need to take place near Ireland's border with British-run Northern Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
If Britain quits the European Union without a deal next month, some checks may need to take place near Ireland's border with British-run Northern Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
U.S. Treasury warns anyone fueling Iran tanker risks being blacklisted
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday warned that anyone around the world who helps fuel Iranian vessels blacklisted by Washington runs the risk of being designated as well.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday warned that anyone around the world who helps fuel Iranian vessels blacklisted by Washington runs the risk of being designated as well.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Argentina opposition front-runner strikes populist tone in Madrid, markets hold steady
Argentina's likely next president, opposition front-runner Alberto Fernandez, laid out his populist credentials during a visit to Madrid on Thursday, saying local Argentine interests would trump those of creditors and energy investors.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Argentina's likely next president, opposition front-runner Alberto Fernandez, laid out his populist credentials during a visit to Madrid on Thursday, saying local Argentine interests would trump those of creditors and energy investors.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Sudan forms first Cabinet since fall of Bashir: prime minister
Sudan's prime minister announced on Thursday the formation of the first government since the overthrow of longtime ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir in April.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Sudan's prime minister announced on Thursday the formation of the first government since the overthrow of longtime ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir in April.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Saudi Arabia defends Yemen government against UAE-backed separatists
Saudi Arabia called on southern Yemeni separatists on Thursday to cede control of Aden and voiced its support for the government, an indication that its rift with close ally United Arab Emirates had deepened.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Saudi Arabia called on southern Yemeni separatists on Thursday to cede control of Aden and voiced its support for the government, an indication that its rift with close ally United Arab Emirates had deepened.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
As Ivanka Trump visits, U.S. OKs $400 million Argentina highway investment
The United States has approved a $400 million highway investment in Argentina as President Donald Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump visits the South American nation on a wider tour of the region.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
The United States has approved a $400 million highway investment in Argentina as President Donald Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump visits the South American nation on a wider tour of the region.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Canada accepts nomination of new China envoy, calls it a step forward
Canada has accepted the nomination of a new Chinese ambassador, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Thursday, describing the move as a step forward amid a major dispute between the two nations.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Canada has accepted the nomination of a new Chinese ambassador, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Thursday, describing the move as a step forward amid a major dispute between the two nations.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Iran takes further step to decrease nuclear commitments
Iran said on Friday it has taken a step to further scale back Tehran's commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal, Iran's ISNA news agency reported.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Iran said on Friday it has taken a step to further scale back Tehran's commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal, Iran's ISNA news agency reported.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Kidnapped South African mine worker freed in eastern Congo
A South African mine worker kidnapped by militia in eastern Congo in late July was released on Thursday, according to the official Twitter account of the province where he was taken.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
A South African mine worker kidnapped by militia in eastern Congo in late July was released on Thursday, according to the official Twitter account of the province where he was taken.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Canada accepts nomination of new China envoy as dispute rages
Canada has accepted the nomination of a new Chinese ambassador, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Thursday, describing the move as a step forward amid a major dispute between the two nations.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Canada has accepted the nomination of a new Chinese ambassador, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Thursday, describing the move as a step forward amid a major dispute between the two nations.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Iran takes further step to scale back nuclear commitments
Iran said on Friday it had taken a step to further scale back its commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal, Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency reported.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Iran said on Friday it had taken a step to further scale back its commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal, Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency reported.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Pentagon chief says he currently has no plan to seize Iranian tanker Adrian Darya 1
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he currently had no plan on his desk to seize the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1, which is at the center of a dispute between Tehran and Western powers.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he currently had no plan on his desk to seize the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1, which is at the center of a dispute between Tehran and Western powers.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Pentagon chief suggests European allies replace funds diverted to border wall
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that European nations should consider funding projects in their countries after the Pentagon diverted money to pay for a border wall with Mexico.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that European nations should consider funding projects in their countries after the Pentagon diverted money to pay for a border wall with Mexico.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖