Nigeria’s military says helped rescue over 1,000 Boko Haram victims
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) – Nigeria’s military said on Monday it had helped to rescue more than 1,000 people held by Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the northeast of the country.
Libyan coastguard intercepts more than 500 migrants: spokesman
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libyan coastguard vessels intercepted more than 500 migrants on four inflatable boats on Monday off the country’s western coast and returned them to Libya, a spokesman said.
Trains collide in southern Germany, at least two dead: media
BERLIN (Reuters) – A goods train and a passenger train collided in southern Germany on Monday, rail operator Deutsche Bahn said, and local media reported two people were killed.
Serbia’s finance minister resigns: Serbian daily Blic
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbia’s Finance Minister Dusan Vujovic submitted a letter of resignation on Monday citing personal reasons, Serbian daily Blic reported on its web site citing unnamed sources.
U.S. sanctions three Venezuelans, Pence calls for more action
WASHINGTON/CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States on Monday sanctioned three Venezuelans and 20 companies with ties to socialist President Nicolas Maduro for narcotics trafficking activity, and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence called for more nations to i…
Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Bosnia ahead of June election
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will speak ahead of elections on June 24 to political supporters in the Bosnian capital, Turkey’s ambassador to Bosnia said on Monday.
Call by Italian president for ‘neutral’ government hits opposition
ROME (Reuters) – President Sergio Mattarella called on Monday for Italy’s bickering parties to rally behind a “neutral government”, saying the only alternative would be a swift re-vote after March’s inconclusive election.
Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday
WASHINGTON/ANKARA (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he would announce a decision on Tuesday about the future of an international nuclear agreement with Iran, as Tehran hinted it might stay in the 2015 accord even if Washington pulls out.
U.S. imposes sanctions on three Venezuelans under drug kingpin rules
WASHINGTON/CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on three Venezuelans and 20 companies for narcotics trafficking activity, as it seeks to increase pressure on socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
Somalia’s al Shabaab kills nine Kenyan soldiers: president
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Islamist militant group al Shabaab has killed nine Kenyan soldiers in Somalia, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Monday.
