Australia’s Brisbane named host of 2032 summer Games
World
July 21, 2021
Australia’s Brisbane named host of 2032 summer Games
TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) – The Australian city of Brisbane will host the 2032 summer Olympics, after the International Olympic…
Turkey says part of Cyprus ghost town to reopen; EU, UK, US object
Middle East
July 21, 2021
Turkey says part of Cyprus ghost town to reopen; EU, UK, US object
NICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) – Turkish Cypriot authorities announced on Tuesday a partial reopening of an abandoned town for potential…
Central China’s Henan province swamped after heaviest rain in 1,000 years
World
July 21, 2021
Central China’s Henan province swamped after heaviest rain in 1,000 years
BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) – Large swathes of China’s central Henan province were under water on Wednesday, with at least…
Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources
Middle East
July 21, 2021
Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources
BAGHDAD, July 19 (Reuters) – A suicide bomber killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens in a crowded market…
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
Middle East
July 20, 2021
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president said Tuesday his country will talk with the Taliban regarding Turkey’s bid to operate and…
Merkel heads to flood zone facing questions over preparedness
World
July 20, 2021
Merkel heads to flood zone facing questions over preparedness
BERLIN, July 20 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel headed again to the country’s flood disaster zone on Tuesday, her…
‘We lost’: Some US veterans say blood spilled in Afghanistan was wasted
Middle East
July 20, 2021
‘We lost’: Some US veterans say blood spilled in Afghanistan was wasted
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 20 (Reuters) – Jason Lilley was a special operations forces Marine Raider who fought in multiple…
De facto UAE leader visits Saudi crown prince amid tensions
Middle East
July 20, 2021
De facto UAE leader visits Saudi crown prince amid tensions
DUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ de facto ruler held talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh on…
Two rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel, no damage – Israeli army
Middle East
July 20, 2021
Two rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel, no damage – Israeli army
JERUSALEM, July 20 (Reuters) – Two rockets were launched at Israel from Lebanon overnight on Tuesday, setting off sirens but…
Floods lay bare Europe’s “gigantic task” in averting future climate damage
World
July 20, 2021
Floods lay bare Europe’s “gigantic task” in averting future climate damage
BRUSSELS, July 20 (Reuters) – The catastrophic floods that swept northwest Europe last week were a stark warning that stronger…