Sri Lanka lifts nationwide state of emergency
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena said on Sunday he had lifted a nationwide state of emergency imposed on March 6 after Buddhist-Muslim clashes.
China propaganda kicks into overdrive as ‘helmsman’ Xi re-anointed president
BEIJING (Reuters) – With pictures of ecstatic citizens standing in applause, happily tearful legislators and even a social media game, China’s propaganda drive has kicked into high gear following Xi Jinping’s unanimous reappointment as president.
Vatican ‘Lettergate’ scandal comes to a head as text released
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican “Lettergate” scandal came to a head on Saturday when the Holy See, under pressure from the media and conservatives, released a full text by former Pope Benedict that before was cited only selectively.
Britain should consider longer EU exit process if needed: lawmakers
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain should consider a limited extension to its exit process from the European Union if needed to ensure details of its future relationship with the bloc are agreed, a committee of lawmakers said in a report.
Putin on track for commanding win as Russians head to polls
UST-DJEGUTA, Russia (Reuters) – Russians voted in a presidential election on Sunday that was expected to give Vladimir Putin an easy victory, but his opponents alleged officials were compelling people to come to the polls so that a low turnout does not…
Maldives police arrest 139 opposition protesters under emergency rule
MALE (Reuters) – Police in Maldives arrested at least 139 opposition protesters, its spokesman said on Saturday, as they attempted to defy orders under the state of emergency and march into the high security zone in capital Male.
Albania arrests 39 for smuggling people into Britain and United States
TIRANA (Reuters) – Albanian police arrested 39 people on Saturday including four police officers on charges of having smuggled some 1,000 Albanians to Britain, the United States and Canada, and are looking for a dozen others, including two Bulgarians.
Qatar sues online critics of its government: U.S. lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Qatar’s government communications office has filed a U.S. lawsuit against people who it said are conducting an illegal social media and internet campaign to spread false information and hurt the country’s businesses.
South Africa’s Zuma may challenge decision to prosecute him: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Former South African president Jacob Zuma may challenge a prosecutor’s decision to reinstate corruption charges over a $2.5 billion arms deal, news broadcaster eNCA said on Saturday.
Sweden, North Korea talks end, may help pave way for Trump-Kim encounter
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The North Korean and Swedish foreign ministers ended three days of talks on Saturday on the security situation on the Korean peninsula which may help prepare the way for a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ki…
