Cataclysmic floods in Pakistan kill 1,100 people, including 380 children

Flood killed at least 1,100 people, affected 33 million A third of the country is under water – climate minister Climate catastrophe in Pakistan needs the world’s attention – António Guterres Devastation ‘of international origin’ – UN Harneis CHARSADDA, Pakistan, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Torrential rains and floods have submerged a third of Pakistan and … Read more

North Korea tells South Korean president to ‘shut up’ after offer of help

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, attends the wreath laying ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam March 2, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/Pool/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) – North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader … Read more

Kenya’s Odinga says presidential election result a ‘travesty’

Odinga urges his followers to remain peaceful Calm returns to the streets of Kibera slum and Kisumu town The election result disavowed by the majority of electoral officials NAIROBI/KISUMU, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has called the August 9 presidential election result he lost to Vice President William Ruto a “travesty” and … Read more

Ukraine calls on world to ‘show strength’ after bombardment near nuclear power plant

Zelenskiy calls for new sanctions against Russian nuclear sector Ukraine and Russia take responsibility for bombing near factory The IAEA has warned of a disaster at the plant unless the fighting stops KYIV, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Ukraine has called for new sanctions against Russia and highlighted the risks and consequences of a disaster at … Read more

US to send Ukraine $5.5 billion in new budget and military aid

The national flags of Ukraine and the United States fly in the grounds of a police training base outside kyiv, Ukraine May 6, 2016. Picture taken May 6, 2016. REUTERS/ Valentin Ogirenko Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 8 (Reuters) – The United States will send an additional $5.5 billion in … Read more

US calls China’s military action on Taiwan unjustified, Beijing sanctions Pelosi

Taiwan downplays concerns China holds unprecedented military drills around Taiwan Follows US House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taipei China says it will sanction Pelosi for his ‘violent’ actions Japan’s Pelosi joins PM Kishida in condemning China TAIPEI, Aug 5 (Reuters) – China’s missile fire during military exercises around Taiwan constitutes an unwarranted escalation, U.S. Secretary … Read more