UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday voiced alarm at breaches of a ceasefire in Yemen that was introduced alongside U.N.-brokered peace talks aimed at ending a civil war between the exiled government and Iranian-allied Houthi rebels.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday voiced alarm at breaches of a ceasefire in Yemen that was introduced alongside U.N.-brokered peace talks aimed at ending a civil war between the exiled government and Iranian-allied Houthi rebels.
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - The Slovenian government on Wednesday nominated former president Danilo Turk as a candidate for United Nations secretary-general.
Holiday travelers may be required to undergo a bodyscan at airport security checkpoints before getting on a plane now that officials have scrapped the 'opt-out' rule. Diane Hodges reports.
Holiday travelers may be required to undergo a bodyscan at airport security checkpoints before getting on a plane now that officials have scrapped the 'opt-out' rule. Diane Hodges reports.
TULSA, Okla. — Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz says a Washington Post cartoon depicting his 5- and 7-year-old daughters as monkeys is inappropriate and that children of candidates should be off-limits in campaigns.
(Reuters) - The U.S Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday relaxed some restrictions on research evaluating cannabidiol, an extract of the marijuana plant, for medicinal use.
(Reuters) - The U.S Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday relaxed some restrictions on research evaluating cannabidiol, an extract of the marijuana plant, for medicinal use.
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - U.S. banking regulators on Wednesday ordered financial firm Higher One Holdings Inc to pay fines and restitution to borrowers over allegedly "deceptive" marketing practices in the disbursement of student loans.
As giant rocks hurtling toward Earth go, an asteroid making a pass at the planet on Christmas Eve won’t get too close. Besides, astronomers describe it as chicken.
As giant rocks hurtling toward Earth go, an asteroid making a pass at the planet on Christmas Eve won’t get so close. Besides, astronomers describe it as chicken.
ATHENS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Greece's Prime Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday his leftist-led coalition government had handed a USB stick with data on thousands of suspect banking transactions to a prosecutor, and said tax evaders would have one last chance to own up.
LONDON (Reuters) - Prickly Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal walked out of his pre-match news conference after five minutes on Wednesday after calling on the assembled media to apologise for their treatment of him.
CARACAS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Venezuelan state-owned oil company PDVSA on Wednesday said it was the target of a smear campaign by opponents who are trying to link it to corruption, and said its hiring processes followed the law.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The chairman of the House budget-writing committee says he wants to reassure South Carolina farmers devastated by October’s flooding disaster that the Legislature will help them out.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A close adviser to Syrian President Bashar al Assad said on Wednesday Damascus was ready to join U.N.-sponsored peace talks with its position bolstered by both Russian backing and the West's retreat from a hardline anti-Assad approach.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A close adviser to Syrian President Bashar al Assad said on Wednesday Damascus was ready to join U.N.-sponsored peace talks with its position bolstered by both Russian backing and the West's retreat from a hardline anti-Assad approach.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's bombing of Syria has killed many civilians and may amount to a war crime, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, presenting what it said was evidence that Moscow's actions had violated humanitarian law.
NEW YORK/HOUSTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Law firms and banks are adding staff to their restructuring practices from Houston to New York City to scoop up new business as oil prices sink near 11-year lows, pressuring energy companies to slash debt or file for bankruptcy.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Libya has no intention of requesting Western air strikes against Islamic State militants in the country anytime soon but would like the United Nations to lift the arms embargo against it, Libya's U.N. Ambassador Ibrahim Dabbashi said on Wednesday.
From a UK cold water swimmer competing with dolls attached to her swim cap, to Yoda flying business class, Reuters takes a look at the most unusual photos from 2015. Rough cut.
(Reuters Health) - - Tiny turtles, a staple of many school science labs and an appealing family pet for people allergic to cats and dogs, may also be responsible for a growing number of salmonellosis outbreaks, a U.S. study suggests.
(Reuters Health) - - Tiny turtles, a staple of many school science labs and an appealing family pet for people allergic to cats and dogs, may also be responsible for a growing number of salmonellosis outbreaks, a U.S. study suggests.
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Libya has no intention of requesting Western air strikes against Islamic State militants in the country anytime soon but would like the United Nations to lift the arms embargo against it, Libya's U.N. Ambassador Ibrahim Dabbashi said on Wednesday.
