Turnout high in Hungary’s election as Orban fights to retain power
BUDAPEST/GYONGYOS, Hungary (Reuters) – Prime Minister Viktor Orban launched a last-ditch effort to mobilize supporters in Hungary’s parliamentary election on Sunday, as interim turnout ran nearly as high as it did in a 2002 vote that consigned him to e…
U.S., Afghan forces expand air strikes on Taliban drug labs
KABUL (Reuters) – American and Afghan forces have expanded their air strikes against drug labs into western Afghanistan, aiming to choke Taliban revenue.
Muenster attacker was lone German with mental health problems: minister
MUENSTER, Germany (Reuters) – The man who drove a camper van into a group of people sitting outside a restaurant in the German city of Muenster on Saturday acted alone and appears to have had mental health problems, the regional interior minister said …
Saudi crown prince begins European tour in Paris
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Paris on Sunday at the start of a European tour that also includes Spain, Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV said.
Philippines’ Boracay workers appeal for aid after order to close
BORACAY, Philippines (Reuters) – Along the shores of Philippines’ top holiday island, Boracay, businesses like massage parlors, souvenir stalls, tattoo shops and boat rentals are still thriving while tourists bask in the sun on the powdery white sand, …
Hong Kong cardinal seeks conservative help to block a Vatican-China deal
ROME (Reuters) – A Hong Kong cardinal who has spearheaded opposition to the Vatican’s rapprochement with China has asked conservative Roman Catholics who are in open defiance of Pope Francis to back his cause.
German police investigate motive for Muenster restaurant attack
BERLIN (Reuters) – German forensic police combed the area outside a restaurant in the western city of Muenster on Sunday as they tried to establish the motive of a man who drove a camper van into a group of diners, killing two before shooting himself d…
Myanmar not ready for return of Rohingya refugees – UN official
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar is not ready for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees, said the most senior United Nations official to visit the country this year, after Myanmar was accused of instigating ethnic cleansing and driving nearly 700,000 Muslims…
Hungary votes, expected to grant third term to nationalist PM Orban
BUDAPEST/GYONGYOS, Hungary (Reuters) – Hungary’s Viktor Orban, a hardliner on immigration in Europe, pledged to fight for his country after casting his vote on Sunday in an election that is expected to give him a third straight term in office.
Malaysia’s attorney-general’s term extended another three years: report
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia has extended the term of its attorney-general for another three years, state news agency Bernama reported on Sunday.
