African migrants fear for future as Italy struggles with surge in arrivals

[ad_1] By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, Thomson Reuters Foundation VENICE, Italy (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Three years after he risked his life crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Libya to Italy on…

France’s Macron says he expects Lebanon to deliver on reforms within 8 weeks

[ad_1] BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday Lebanese political leaders had agreed to form a government of experts in the next two weeks and that he…

Pompeo says U.S. may never restore WHO funds after cutoff over pandemic

[ad_1] By David Brunnstrom, Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to overhaul the World Health Organization, warning that…

Politics blunts Christmas as U.S. government shutdown nears, COVID-19 aid uncertain

[ad_1] By Steve Holland, Tim Reid PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump spent Christmas Day golfing at his West Palm Beach club while millions of Americans faced the…

Annie Lennox and Denmark’s Princess Mary call for men to join women’s campaign

[ad_1] By Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation COPENHAGEN(Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Singer Annie Lennox and Denmark’s Princess Mary called on Monday for men to join the fight for women’s equality…