EU fails to agree new Iran sanctions as Trump deadline nears
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – The European Union failed to agree new sanctions against Iran on Monday amid Italy’s opposition and fears that punishing Tehran for its missile program and regional role would not stop U.S. President Donald Trump from abandoning …
Macron effect stirs EU parliament ahead of elections
STRASBOURG (Reuters) – When Emmanuel Macron speaks to the European Parliament on Tuesday many in Strasbourg may be listening less to his ambitions for a stronger European Union than for hints on how he may shake up their own party system.
Eight on trial for rape, murder of girl in India’s Kashmir amid public anger
SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) – Eight men accused of involvement in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state appeared in court on Monday for the first hearing in a case that sparked nationwide outrage and crit…
U.S. accuses Russia, Syria of tampering with Douma evidence, Moscow denies
DAMASCUS/THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The United States accused Russia on Monday of blocking international inspectors from reaching the site of a suspected poison gas attack in Syria and said Russians or Syrians may have tampered with evidence on the ground.
White House says considering additional sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday it is considering additional sanctions on Russia following a suspected poison gas attack in Syria, but has not made a decision yet.
Syria attack triggered Western action, but on the ground Assad gained
AMMAN (Reuters) – After Syrian forces bombed the town of Douma earlier this month in an attack the United States says involved chlorine gas, Washington and its allies launched missile strikes as punishment.
Merkel’s tougher Russia stance meets resistance in Germany
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Europe minister called on Monday for a new policy of easing tensions with Russia, adding to a chorus of voices pressing Chancellor Angela Merkel to moderate her hardened stance towards the Kremlin.
Exorcism by cellphone: Beating the devil in the 21st century
ROME (Reuters) – About 200 aspiring exorcists gathered on Monday for a week-long course in casting out demons – including by cellphone if necessary – amid increased demand for the service among Roman Catholics.
Dutch arrest four men on suspicion of planning attack on Turkish consulate
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch prosecutors said on Monday they had arrested four men suspected of planning an attack on the Turkish consulate in Rotterdam.
Inspectors’ visit to suspected Syria gas attack site delayed
DAMASCUS (Reuters) – A visit by chemical weapons inspectors to the site of a suspected gas attack in Syria was delayed on Monday, British and Russian officials said, as Western powers and Russia traded accusations in the aftermath of retaliatory U.S.-l…
