Factbox-What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?
DUBAI (Reuters) - Here is a look at the haj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which…
New Zealand Prime Minister’s plane breaks down on way to Japan
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The New Zealand defence force plane flying New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan broke down…
South Korea’s loudspeakers face questions over reach into North
SEOUL (Reuters) - The loudspeakers deployed by South Korea to wage psychological warfare against North Korea faced audits and legal…
US soldier held in Russia pleads not guilty to threat charges, RIA reports
(Reuters) - U.S. serviceman Gordon Black, detained in the Russian city of Vladivostok, has pleaded not guilty to charges of…
EU leaders to discuss top jobs with line-up seemingly set
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders will debate policy goals for the next five years from defence to the economy,…
As Thailand moves to pass same-sex marriage law, couple wait to tie the knot
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai lesbian couple Vorawan "Beaut" Ramwan and Anticha "An" Sangchai are patiently waiting for the passage of…
Russia sets closed espionage trial for US reporter Gershkovich
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's espionage trial of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who denies charges of collecting secrets for…
In a Greek jail, inmates find freedom in theatre
KORYDALLOS PRISON, Greece (Reuters) - On a stifling summer evening, the actors took to the stage: a grassy courtyard enclosed…
Taking aim at UK’s Sunak, Nigel Farage pledges border control, tax cuts
MERTHYR TYDFIL, Wales (Reuters) -British Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage pledged on Monday to get migration under control and cut taxes…