Biden team anxious over escalating war in U.S. ally Ethiopia

Biden team anxious over escalating war in U.S. ally Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s foreign policy adviser on Thursday urged an end to fighting and protection for civilians in north Ethiopia, where federal troops are battling rebels in a war rocking the Horn of Africa and sending refugees fleeing.
Thai PM threatens to use all laws against protesters

Thai PM threatens to use all laws against protesters

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha threatened on Thursday to use all laws possible against protesters, as demonstrations escalate for his removal and for reforms to curb the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.