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Anti-money-laundering body gives Iran until February to complete reforms

The international group that monitors money-laundering worldwide said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2q2f4Rk

African billionaire abducted in Tanzania returns home safely

Africa's youngest billionaire, snatched a week ago off the street outside a luxury hotel in Tanzania, has returned back home safely, the family company that he runs said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2q35ltN

British royals give gift of dignity to Australia's war dead

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, brought the gift of dignity to Australia's war veterans on Saturday, laying a wreath for those who died at an Anzac war memorial. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2q1d9fD

White House calls for justice in Khashoggi case, lawmakers criticize Saudi statement

The White House said on Friday it would press for justice after Saudi Arabia announced that journalist Jamal Khashoggi had died in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul and that 18 Saudis had been arrested in connection with his death. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Ak21jP

Trump says Saudi explanation on Khashoggi's death credible

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Saudi Arabia's explanation for how journalist Jamal Khashoggi died at its consulate in Istanbul was credible. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QWZQZc

Bolton readies Moscow visit amid U.S. concerns about missile treaty

President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, will visit Moscow next week for talks that may include telling Russian officials that the United States plans to withdraw from the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2q39pua

Saudi crown prince had no knowledge of 'specific' Khashoggi operation: source

Saudi Arabia's crown prince had no knowledge of the specific operation that resulted in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul this month, a Saudi official familiar with the investigation said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PJIQp9

U.N. secretary-general 'deeply troubled' by Saudi journalist's death

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply troubled" by the confirmation by Riyadh of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, a United Nations spokesman said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OClwx2

Honduran president offers to help return Honduran migrants in Guatemala

Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez said on Twitter on Friday he had requested permission from Guatemala's government to send civil protection agents to help Hondurans in Guatemala and was seeking transport for those wishing to return home. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ym04Cj

Brazil front-runner proposals could lead deforestation to 'explode': NGOs

Proposals made by Brazil's far-right presidential front-runner Jair Bolsonaro present a serious threat to the country's environment that could lead deforestation "to explode," a group of non-government organizations said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OChCUX

Senator Graham says he's skeptical of Saudi explanation on Khashoggi

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been sharply critical of Saudi Arabia after the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, said on Friday he was highly skeptical of the Saudi explanation for Khashoggi's death. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2P7iRuN

As Khashoggi crisis grows, Saudi king asserts authority, checks son's power: sources

So grave is the fallout from the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that King Salman has felt compelled to intervene, five sources with links to the Saudi royal family said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PHylT7

Liberia launches investigation into U.S. charity after rape allegations

Liberia's government has launched an investigation into U.S. charity More Than Me (MTM) following allegations that a founding staff member raped several children in its care, government ministers said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PEnQjs