ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s rightist government has approved measures to fine charities who rescue migrants at sea and impound their […]
Bolivia to protect big-state economic model, plans ‘aggressive’ gas push: minister
By Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivia is committed to protecting its subsidy-reliant, big-state economic model despite deficit risks and […]
Analysis-China’s COVID policymaking under scrutiny as infections soar
By Eduardo Baptista and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) – After China scrapped three years of zero-COVID curbs in 30 days, […]
Explainer-How will Japan resolve shipping insurance for Russian LNG imports?
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan, the world’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, is facing its latest challenge […]
South Africa tanker explosion death toll jumps to 27
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The death toll from a gas tanker blast in Johannesburg on Christmas Eve has climbed to 27, […]
Cambodian casino fire kills 19, dozens more feared dead
By Kwang Jiraporn Kuhakan POIPET, Cambodia (Reuters) -At least 19 people, many of them Thais, were killed and up to […]
Israel’s Netanyahu must manage right-wing firebrands on return to power
By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Benjamin Netanyahu will need all his experience as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister as he […]
Former Pope Benedict’s condition remains grave but stable – Vatican
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Former Pope Benedict’s condition remains “grave” but stable, the Vatican said on Thursday, adding in a statement […]
Analysis-Iraq’s mercurial Moqtada Sadr risks isolation with political retreat
By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Moqtada al-Sadr, the Muslim Shi’ite cleric who dominated Iraqi politics for two decades, seems […]
Spain vows more vigilance, protection as murders of women spike in December
MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish government promised on Thursday increased police protection for victims of domestic violence after at least […]