Israeli killed in Palestinian stabbing attack: Israeli officials
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A Palestinian stabbed and killed an Israeli man on Monday in a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials said.
Erdogan and pope discuss Jerusalem as scuffles break out near Vatican
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Tayyip Erdogan made the first visit by a Turkish president to the Vatican in 59 years on Monday, discussing the status of Jerusalem with Pope Francis, as scuffles broke out between police and demonstrators nearby.
Air strikes kill more than 20 in Syria’s Ghouta
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Air strikes killed 23 people in Syria’s rebel-held eastern Ghouta district, just outside Damascus, a war monitor reported, and a woman was killed by shelling inside the government-held capital on Monday, state media said.
Iraq plans military operation to secure oil route to Iran: security sources
KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi forces are preparing an operation to consolidate control of an area near the Iran border to be used for the transit of Iraqi oil, two officials said on Monday, highlighting concern about mountainous terrain where two arme…
China says to ban export of more dual-use goods to North Korea
BEIJING (Reuters) – China released a further list of goods banned for export to North Korea on Monday, saying the items could be used to build weapons of mass destruction, amid a standoff between North Korea and the United States over its weapons progr…
Iran could be winner, U.S. a loser from UAE-Qatar tensions
DUBAI (Reuters) – A rise in tension between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in a row over military flights threatens U.S. strategic interests in the Gulf and could benefit regional rival Iran.
Spain’s ruling PP holds lead in official voting intention poll
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s ruling People’s Party (PP) would hold on to its slim lead if a general election were held today, ahead of the Socialists, who would come second, and market-friendly Ciudadanos third, an official poll showing Monday.
Russian investigators summon opposition leader Navalny for questioning
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Investigators in Russia summoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny for questioning on Monday, saying they were looking into allegations he had assaulted policemen at an anti-Kremlin protest last month.
U.S. forces begin reducing numbers in Iraq: Iraqi spokesman
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – U.S. forces have begun reducing their numbers in Iraq after Iraqi authorities declared victory over Islamic State, an Iraqi government spokesman said on Monday.
Russia orders warplanes in Syria to fly higher after jet shot down
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has ordered its warplanes in Syria to fly higher to avoid being shot down by shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles after one of its jets was downed at the weekend, the Izvestia daily reported on Monday.
