North Korean soldiers joining Russia in combat, US State Dept says

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korean troops have begun engaging in combat operations alongside Russian forces, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, expressing concern that Russia had turned to North Korea for soldiers to fight in its war with Ukraine. “Over 10,000 DPRK (North Korean) soldiers have been sent to eastern Russia, and most of…

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      BofA CEO urges Trump administration to tackle US budget

      (Reuters) – Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said on Tuesday he expected President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration to tackle the U.S. budget. Trump’s victory in the presidential election has contributed to a sell-off in government bonds in recent days as key elements of his economic plans such as tax cuts and tariffs are expected…

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      FAA bars US airlines from Haiti after gunfire hits planes

      By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will bar U.S. airlines from operating in Haiti for 30 days after two commercial jetliners were struck by gunfire on Monday. The FAA issued a Notice to Air Mission prohibiting U.S. airlines from operating flights in the Haiti’s territory and airspace…

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