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Japan: Man believed to be missing journalist in Syria freed

10/24/2018, 1:08:42 AM
undefined ✔ In his last tweet two days earlier, Yasuda said his reporting was often obstructed and that he would stop tweeting his whereabouts and activities ✔ In March 2014, two Spanish journalists _ correspondent Javier Espinosa and photographer Ricardo Garcia Vilanova _ were released six months after being kidnapped by an al-Qaida-linked group


Japanese journalist believed free from captivity in Syria

10/24/2018, 2:57:32 AM
undefined ✔ If Mr Yasuda’s identity is confirmed, it would mark a rare happy ending for one of the hostages seized by militant groups in Syria during the country’s civil war ✔ Prime minister Abe has also been making strong requests for help to presidents and rulers [in the region]


‘New COLD WAR possible’ Tensions rise as NATO launches largest military exercise in years

10/24/2018, 1:54:22 AM
A NEW Cold War is possible, a US defence analyst has warned, as NATO prepares for its largest military exercise since 2002 with around 50,000 troops, designed “to send a message to Russia”. ✔ The Trident exercises, which will mainly take place in Norway, will commence on Thursday and will involve air, land and sea courses ✔ Vice Admiral Olsen said the cooperation of over 30 countries strengthens our common capability to handle a crisis, should it ever come to that


Jamal Khashoggi killing hits Pentagon, Saudi Arabia relationship

10/24/2018, 12:34:34 AM
The admitted killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi government agents is risking not only Washington’s long-standing diplomatic and economic ties with Riyadh, but could also imperil one of the Pentagon’s most vital military partnerships. ✔ You have to pay for your military.’ Crown Prince Salman brushed off the criticism, telling Bloomberg news later that week, You have to accept that any friend will say good things and bad things ✔ Jim McGovern, Massachusetts Democrat, said in a statement


Nikki Haley UN resignation creates Latin America policy vacuum

10/24/2018, 12:09:08 AM
During her almost two years serving as President Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley carved out a distinct niche as the administration’s most prominent voice confronting Latin America’s leftist regimes and even joined the occasional street demonstration. ✔ During her almost two years serving as President Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley carved out a distinct niche as the administration’s most prominent voice confronting Latin America’s leftist regimes and even joined the occasional street demonstration ✔ Mrs. Haley worked to achieve the first-ever meeting on the country by the U.N


South Korea’s Moon ratifies deals with Kim despite backlash

10/24/2018, 3:10:03 AM
SEOUL--South Korea's liberal president on Tuesday formally confirmed his recent reconciliation deals ✔ Under the latest deals, the two Koreas are to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on a project to reconnect cross-border railways and roads and push to resume stalled economic cooperation projects ✔ Moon now cannot unilaterally revive those projects because of U.S.-led international sanctions


Athlete who met Prince Harry and Meghan Markle facing cocaine charges

10/24/2018, 12:12:39 AM
Tyrone Ian Gawthorne became the face of the Games when he was photographed shirtless and showing off his extensive tattoos next to event founder Tyrone Gawthorne in Toronto. ✔ An Invictus Games powerlifter and Afghanistan war veteran who twice met with Prince Harry has been charged after allegedly being found with a stash of cocaine, steroids and weapons ✔ He suffers from a lower-limb degenerative injury and post-traumatic stress disorder


Pregnant Meghan Markle rushed out of a market after 'security scare'

10/24/2018, 1:43:26 AM
The Duchess of Sussex has been rushed out of a market in Fiji following a security scare, in a move which disappointed crowds of well wishers gathered to meet her. ✔ Because when girls are given the right tools to succeed, they can create incredible futures, not only for themselves but also for those around them ✔ The visit to Fiji and Tonga is part of a mammoth 16-day tour, which also includes Australia and New Zealand


Arab states fear Khashoggi case could trigger regional instability

10/24/2018, 12:04:30 AM
Officials in the region worry that Iran will see an opportunity to exploit the fallout from the Saudi journalist’s killing. ✔ There was a difference, he said, between the importance of getting at the truth about Khashoggi, and targeting Riyadh and its role ✔ Even in the Maghreb, where tensions with the Saudis have emerged since King Salman promoted his son as heir apparent and everybody is outraged about the Khashoggi situation, the question is, will the U.S. try to save the relationship to Saudi without MBS, or will they try to save the relationship to the Saudis and MBS, a North African official said, referring to the crown prince by his initials ✔ Zakaria Zakaria in Istanbul contributed to this report


Opinion | What Is Turkey’s Game?

10/24/2018, 1:55:34 AM
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sees the Jamal Khashoggi case as a chance to hobble Saudi Arabia, a regional and religious rival. ✔ Oct. 18, 2018 With Tuesday’s speech, Mr. Erdogan has staked his personal reputation on the claim that the Saudi story that the killing was a result of a rogue operation or an impromptu brawl is a lie ✔ Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook , Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram


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