New Zealand to reopen to foreign travellers from April 30
WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand will keep its borders closed to most international travellers for a further five months, the government said on Wednesday, outlining a cautious easing of border curbs
Explainer-Massive risks keep talk of Ukraine no-fly zone firmly grounded
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted repeated calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for an international no-fly zone to protect his country
France’s Macron seeks forgiveness over Rwandan genocide
May 27, 2021 By Clement Uwiringiyimana KIGALI (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said he recognised his country’s role in the Rwandan genocide and hoped...
Unfazed by pandemic, supply chain woes, Santa Claus readies for annual flight
By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - Undaunted by pandemics, supply-chain woes and labor shortages plaguing Earth-bound commerce, Santa Claus was set to launch his reindeer-powered sleigh on Friday to
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador to talk vaccines with Harris
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will discuss COVID-19 vaccines with U.S.
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia over actions in Ukraine
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is imposing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, including prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain Russian individuals,
Explainer-How worried should we be about the Omicron variant?
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) - The new Omicron coronavirus variant - identified first in South Africa, but also detected in Europe and Asia - is raising concern worldwide given the number of mutations,
Barbados to hold first election since becoming a republic
By Brian Ellsworth (Reuters) - Barbados on Wednesday will hold general elections called by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, the Caribbean nation's first vote since it became a republic last year by
From sake bars to yacht cabins, Singaporeans remodel no-frills public flats
By Edgar Su SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's public housing system is acclaimed for providing affordable homes in the land-scarce country where private apartments can cost upwards of S$1 million (
Canadians shot dead in Cancun had criminal record, prosecutor says
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Two Canadian tourists gunned down at a Cancun hotel last week had debts linked to international illicit activities, a Mexican prosecutor said on Tuesday.