Migrant caravan: So near, yet so far
A month after beginning their arduous trip north from Central America, a caravan of migrants is so close to their goal of reaching the United States they can see the lights of its shops. Source: Latest CNN News
Trying to end scandal, Britain's May appoints Javid as interior minister
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Theresa May appointed Sajid Javid as her new interior minister on Monday, promoting the former banker to try to draw a line under an immigration scandal that has threatened the prime minister's authority. Source: Reuters World News
Pompeo says U.S. open to 'two-party solution' for Israeli-Palestinian conflict
AMMAN (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested on Monday he was open to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, saying a "two-party solution" was likely in his first extensive comments on peace efforts since taking the job last week. Source: Reuters World News
Twin blasts in Afghan capital kill at least 25, including eight journalists
KABUL (Reuters) - Twin blasts in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least 25 people on Monday, including eight journalists who had arrived to report on the first explosion and who were apparently targeted by a suicide bomber, officials said. Source: Reuters World News
Saudi court starts trial of two Arabs accused of spying for Mossad
RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi Arabian court began the trial of two Jordanians accused of spying against the kingdom for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya said on Monday. Source: Reuters World News
Sajid Javid named new UK home secretary after Windrush scandal
Sajid Javid has been appointed the UK's new Home Secretary following the shock resignation of Amber Rudd late on Sunday night in the wake of a growing scandal over the so-called "Windrush generation" of migrants. Source: Latest CNN News
South Korean trust in North jumps after feel-good summit
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean trust in North Korea has surged since last week's feel-good summit at which their leaders declared an end to hostilities and to work toward denuclearization of the peninsula. Source: Reuters World News
Seychelles’ utilities company seeks to raise $ 116 million to implement sanitation master plan
Seychelles’ Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) is raising funds to implement the island nation's new integrated and comprehensive sanitation master plan. The planned changes, which are slated to kick off in 2020, will include the construction of 10 sanitation catchments on the three main islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. The sanitation catchments will cost [...]
Iran says U.S.-Saudi cooperation to destabilize Mideast: state TV
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States will further destabilize the Middle East, a senior official said, adding that Tehran will continue its presence in the region despite Washington's pressure to limit its influence. Source: Reuters World News
Syrian army renews push on besieged areas
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army began an intense bombardment of a rebel enclave near Homs on Monday, a war monitor said, as President Bashar al-Assad pushed to recapture all the remaining areas his forces have besieged. Source: Reuters World News