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An F/A-18F Super Hornet jet flies over the USS Gerald R. Ford as the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier tests its EMALS magnetic launching system, which replaces the steam catapult, and new AAG arrested landing system in the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia President Donald Trump grudgingly accepted new congressional sanctions on Russia, the top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday, remarks in contrast with those of Vice President Mike Pence, who said the bill showed Trump and Congress speaking "with a unified voice”. The U.S. Congress voted last week by overwhelming margins for sanctions to punish the Russian government over interference in the 2016 presidential election, annexation of Crimea and other perceived violations of international norms. Kremlin says White House line on sanctions is contradictory Reuters TV: Amid rising tensions, no let up in Russia espionage - official Exclusive: Russian losses in Syria jump in 2017, Reuters estimates show
Washington U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged that he and President Donald Trump disagree over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and said the two men discuss how to use the international agreement to advance administration policies. Trump at times vowed during the 2016 presidential election campaign to withdraw from the agreement, which was signed by the United States, Russia, China and three European powers to curb Iran's nuclear program in return for lifting most Western sanctions. Commentary: Trump’s risky gamble on Iran Tillerson tightens the reins at State Department Exclusive: Former Justice Department official joins Mueller team Wray confirmed by Senate to lead FBI after Comey firing Sean Spicer still plans to leave White House, official says
Business Apple delivered surprisingly strong fiscal third-quarter earnings and signaled that its upcoming 10th-anniversary phone lineup is on schedule, driving the stock up 6 percent to an all-time high in after-hours trading. The stock climbed above its intraday record high to $159.10 after the company reported better-than-expected iPhone sales, revenue and earnings per share. The stock price move was expected to help drive the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the 22,000 mark on Wednesday. Breakingviews: Snap's IPO may benefit investors after all Bitcoin splits, but clone off to slow start How Toshiba's sale of $18 billion chip unit stalled, and what's next Sprint hints at deal prospects, shares surge Israeli taxman seeks $45 million from Coca Cola over royalties - report
A woman dives and pretends to ride a bike in Underwater Park in Pula, Croatia.
Economy China and the other BRICS nations pledged to fight protectionism and safeguard intellectual property rights, even as U.S. President Donald Trump considers action against what he sees as unfair trade practices by China. Trade ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa concluded two days of meetings in Shanghai agreeing to deepen trade and investment links, and "safeguard and develop" the multilateral trading system, according to a statement by Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan. Shunned by bond market, U.S. Virgin Islands faces cash crisis
Asia China accused India of "concocting" excuses over the illegal entry of the South Asian nation's military into Chinese territory on their disputed border, adding that China had shown great restraint. The stand-off on a plateau next to the mountainous Indian state of Sikkim, which borders China, has ratcheted up tension between the neighbors, who share a 2,175-mile frontier, large parts of which are disputed. Veiled marketing - Anti-smoking groups slam Indonesia's Big Tobacco Reuters TV: Sharif brothers in the wings as new Pakistan PM steps in Trump factor weighs as Vietnam intensifies crackdown on dissidents Philippines' Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a 'fool' over nuclear ambitions Amazon China partner tells users to stop using illegal VPNs
Middle East An attack on the Iraqi embassy in Kabul has reinforced fears that Islamic State militants are seeking to bring the group's Middle East conflict to Afghanistan, though evidence of fighters relocating from Iraq and Syria remains elusive. Islamic State said it carried out Monday's attack, which began with a suicide bomber blowing himself up at the embassy's main gate, allowing gunmen to enter the building and battle security forces. Hezbollah, Nusra Front prisoner swap means large refugee transfer can start Exclusive: Iran Revolutionary Guards find new route to arm Yemen rebels
Venezuela Only 3.7 million people had voted by 5.30 p.m. in Venezuela's controversial Constitutional Assembly election on Sunday, according to internal electoral council data reviewed by Reuters, casting doubt on the 8.1 million people authorities said had voted that day. The election of the legislative super-body has been decried by critics as illegitimate and designed to give the unpopular government of President Nicolas Maduro powers to rewrite the constitution and sideline the opposition-led congress. Exclusive: Venezuelan oil supply to Phillips 66 falls amid quality issues
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