Poland cuts MPs’ pay by 20 percent after bonuses controversy
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s parliament, which is dominated by the nationalist-minded, eurosceptic Law and Justice (PiS) party, has adopted a bill assuming a 20 percent pay cut for parliament members after public criticism of financial rewards for minis…
Turkey detains 150 soldiers over alleged Gulen links: Anadolu agency
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish police detained 150 soldiers over alleged links to the U.S.-based preacher who Ankara says orchestrated an attempted coup in 2016, state-run Anadolu news agency said on Friday.
Britain’s Electoral Commission fines Leave.EU over Brexit vote spending
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Electoral Commission has fined Leave.EU, one of the main campaign groups for Brexit in the 2016 referendum, for breaking spending rules.
Cambodia condemns move by U.S. Congressman to impose sanctions
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodia on Friday condemned a proposal by a U.S. Congressman to impose financial sanctions on long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen and his officials, saying the bid destroyed the credibility of the United States.
Iran says Syria has every right to defend itself against Israel: TV
ANKARA (Reuters) – Iran on Friday supported Syria’s right to defend itself against aggression from Israel, state TV reported, accusing others of remaining silent over the attacks on Tehran’s key regional ally.
Malaysia’s Mahathir says king willing to grant full pardon for Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s newly-elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday that the country’s monarch has indicated he was willing to grant a full pardon to jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim immediately.
Indonesia evacuates residents, shuts airport after Java volcano erupts
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities ordered people living near a volcano to leave their homes on Friday and a major city closed its airport after the 5,500 meter (18,000 ft) peak sent a column of steam and ash into the sky.
Australian police find seven dead in rural town, guns seized
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian police found seven dead people on Friday, including four children, in a rural town in the Margaret River wine-growing region, and said guns were involved in the killings.
Philippines’ government sees popularity dip on inflation worries
MANILA (Reuters) – Public satisfaction with the performance of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s government fell in the first quarter from a record high in December, partly pulled down by a poor score on fighting inflation, a private pollster said…
Guatemala asks Sweden, Venezuela to remove ambassadors over ‘interference’
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala asked the governments of Sweden and Venezuela on Thursday to withdraw their ambassadors, accusing the diplomats of improperly interfering in domestic politics.
