South African President Jacob Zuma told to resign or face recall by ruling ANC party
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday (13 February) faced increasing pressure from the ruling ANC party to resign, as the government struggled to resolve a leadership crisis that has dragged on since last week.
ibtimes.co.uk
U.S. Strikes Killed Scores of Russia Fighters in Syria, Sources Say
U.S. forces killed scores of Russian mercenaries in Syria last week in what may be the deadliest clash between citizens of the former foes since the Cold War, according to one U.S. official and three Russians familiar with the matter.
bloomberg.com
Winter Olympics: Kim Jong-un calls for further reconciliation
North Korea's leader has called for a "further livening up" of the "warm climate of reconciliation" with the South created by the Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
U.S. Sounds Alarm Over EU Push for Deeper Defense Cooperation
The U.S. warned the European Union about discriminating against American companies as the bloc’s national governments press ahead with plans for more defense cooperation, highlighting potential friction in trans-Atlantic relations.
bloomberg.com
Don't take the president literally, aide says, after women deride 'macho-fascist' Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should be taken seriously, but not literally, his spokesman said on Tuesday, after the controversial leader drew criticism for saying he once ordered soldiers to shoot female Maoist insurgents in the genitals.
reuters.com
Colombia plotting 'bombing' or 'invasion,' Venezuela says
Venezuela's chief prosecutor has alleged that Colombia is eyeing a military operation in his country, while stressing that "we will not allow it." He provided no evidence to back up his claim.
rt.com
Jeff Sessions 'Anglo-American heritage' remark sparks race row
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been accused of racism after praising "the Anglo-American heritage" of US policing.
bbc.com
Julian Assange: Warrant for his arrest upheld by court
An arrest warrant for the Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been upheld by Westminster Magistrates' Court.
bbc.com
Remington Is Planning to File for Bankruptcy
For two centuries, it has been a totem of America’s gun culture – a name emblazoned on frontier flintlocks and U.S. Army .45s.
bloomberg.com
'Despicable acts' at rogue US police unit
A federal jury has found two Baltimore police officers guilty for their role in a sprawling police corruption case that involved robbing city residents.
bbc.com
Palestinian Teenager Ahed Tamimi's Trial Adjourned, Israeli Judge Bars Public
The Palestinian 17-year-old could face up to 14 years prison for defying the occupation.
telesurtv.net
Omarosa Says a President Pence Would Leave People Begging for Trump
Omarosa Manigault Newman, the three-time "Apprentice" contestant and fired White House staffer, told fellow contestants on her current reality television show there’s more reason to fear Mike Pence in the Oval Office than Donald Trump.
bloomberg.com
