Former President George W. Bush follows the casket out of the Washington National Cathedral. REUTERS/Jim Young
Reuters: Master of bygone civility, Bush is hailed at funeral as U.S. 'soldier-statesman'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President George H.W. Bush was hailed at his state funeral on Wednesday as a warrior-statesman of uncommon personal kindness who went from being a hero of American conflicts to representing a bygone era of civility in politics.
Amid an unusual bipartisan spirit at the service at the Washington National Cathedral, both Republican and Democratic politicians honored a president who called for a “kinder, gentler” nation.
Bush, the 41st U.S. president, died last week in Texas aged 94. He occupied the White House from 1989 to 1993, navigating the collapse of the Soviet Union and expelling former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s forces from oil-rich Kuwait.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Yemen peace talks set to start on Thursday in Sweden.
Yemen government team heads to Sweden for peace talks.
Sweden talks best chance yet to end Yemen war.
Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Salman responsible for Jamal Khashoggi killing, US senators conclude after CIA briefing.
Turkey seeks arrest of Saudis for murder of Khashoggi.
More than 700,000 Afghans leave Iran as economy slows.
Australian-Iranian academic detained in Iran on espionage charges.
Saudi king extends invitation to Qatari emir to attend GCC summit.
ASIA
S. Korea abuzz about N. Korean leader Kim’s possible trip.
West Papua Liberation Army claims responsibility for Papua killings. Indonesia hunts suspects after Papua mass killings.
China 'confident' of US trade deal in 90 days as questions mount.
China to stick to 'mutual respect' in dealings with world: Xi.
Pakistan PM meets U.S. peace envoy, pledges help on Afghan war.
U.S., North Korean officials meet to discuss second summit.
UN: North Korea needs more humanitarian assistance next year.
Tsunami warning for Vanuatu and New Caledonia after 7.6 magnitude earthquake.
AFRICA
Egyptian court hands Muslim Brotherhood leaders life sentences: sources.
US reopens 'permanent diplomatic mission' in Somalia.
Renewed push for peace as Western Sahara talks open in Geneva.
Cameroon drops charges against anti-Biya activists.
General on trial for failed Burkina Faso coup apologises.
Egyptian to face trial over hijacking plane diverted to Cyprus.
Invest in Africa's youth before migration to Europe doubles, says UN official.
South African parliament backs land reform report.
EUROPE
PM suggests Serbia could intervene if Kosovo sets up full army.
May's Brexit deal under fire as legal advice stiffens opposition.
British government issues Brexit advice after lawmakers vote for contempt.
Ukraine president vows to bring home sailors captured by Russia.
Putin slams Poroshenko’s attempt to contact him on phone as pre-election stunt.
Putin: Russia will make banned missiles if U.S. exits arms treaty.
Russia denies it is violating nuclear arms treaty.
Save US-Russia nuclear treaty, EU urges.
France drops fuel tax hike as 'yellow vest' anger persists.
French government reconsiders wealth tax as protests intensify.
Trump mocks Macron, blames French riots on Paris climate accord.
New sweep nabs accused Italian Mafia figures across Europe. Police arrest 84 suspected mafia members in coordinated raids across four European countries.
AMERICAS
George HW Bush’s casket leaves Capitol for funeral ceremony.
Trump-GOP rift grows over Saudis.
Who did he give up? Robert Mueller recommends NO jail sentence for former Trump security advisor Michael Flynn after he provided 'substantial assistance' in Russia probe.
Mexico's new president criticized for militarizing police.
Bolivia court allows President Morales to run for fourth term.
Cuba is launching full internet access on mobile phones.
Cuba set to tighten screws on private sector.
Mexico's new president throws down gauntlet to oil majors.
World's biggest oil traders paid bribes in Brazil scandal -prosecutors.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terrorism deaths down, but still a widespread issue.
US soldier gets 25 years in prison for backing ISIS.
2,000 ‘desperate’ ISIS fighters pushed into ‘ever smaller box’: Coalition .
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks battered by Wall Street, fears of U.S. slowdown.
IMF's Lagarde urges US, others to reject 'dystopian' path.
Google's Wing delivery drones head to Europe.
Panama Papers investigation: four men criminally charged in US.
No comments:
Post a Comment