U.S. briefs NATO over Iran strike, avoids European criticism
By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) – All members of the Atlantic alliance stood behind the United States in the Middle East after it briefed NATO on its drone strike that … Read More
Michael Avenatti fails to narrow Nike indictment; U.S. judge cites Cosby case
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Monday rejected Michael Avenatti’s bid to dismiss two of the three counts in an indictment accusing the celebrity lawyer … Read More
Smoke stalls rescues as Australia plans for next fiery onslaught
By Sonali Paul and Swati Pandey MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian officials took advantage of better weather on Monday to reopen roads blocked by wildfires and move some people to safety … Read More
Zimbabwe vice president’s wife freed on bail after attempted murder charge
HARARE (Reuters) – The wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was granted bail by Zimbabwe’s High Court on Monday after spending three weeks in detention for allegedly trying to kill … Read More
Bolton prepared to testify in U.S. Senate impeachment trial: statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Monday that he is prepared to testify in a possible Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump if … Read More
As first votes near, 2020 Democratic race looks wide open
By James Oliphant DUBUQUE, Iowa (Reuters) – With just weeks to go before Iowans kick off the Democratic presidential nominating contest on Feb. 3, the only certainty about the race … Read More
Gold surges as investors assess Mideast risk; stocks fall
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – Gold prices shot to almost seven-year highs on Monday while yields on U.S. Treasury and euro zone government debt fell as escalating U.S.-Iranian … Read More
Iran says no limits on enrichment, stepping further from 2015 deal: TV
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran announced on Sunday it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, taking a further step back from commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal with … Read More
Iraq wants foreign troops out after air strike; Trump threatens sanctions
By Ahmed Rasheed, Ahmed Aboulenein and Jeff Mason BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iraq’s parliament called on Sunday for U.S. and other foreign troops to leave as a backlash grows against the … Read More
Pelosi says House to vote on resolution to limit Trump’s military actions on Iran
(Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will introduce and vote on a war powers resolution this week to limit U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions regarding … Read More