Nov. 16 World News Summary At 0045 GMT

MOGADISHU — The Somali National Army (SNA), backed by troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), on Tuesday captured Mir-tugo village in the central Somali region of Middle Shabelle from Al-Shabaab militants. Army official Abdullahi Mohamed told reporters the joint forces captured the area without any resistance from the militants. (Somali-Battle) PARIS — … Read more

British PM Promises To Promote Relations With China

Britain remained “open for business” and committed to maintain the “Golden Era” relations with China, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday. Meeting a delegation headed by Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai in London for the eighth China-Britain Economic and Financial Dialogue, May noted the dialogue is an important part of the China-Britain relations. … Read more