Saudi Arabia to extract uranium for ‘self-sufficient’ nuclear program
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia plans to extract uranium domestically as part of its nuclear power program and sees this as a step towards “self-sufficiency” in producing atomic fuel, a senior official said on Monday.
Danish submarine owner admits dismembering body of Swedish journalist: police
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish inventor Peter Madsen has admitted to dismembering Swedish journalist Kim Wall on board his submarine in August and dumping her body parts in the sea, Danish police said in a statement on Monday.
Suspected Boko Haram raid kills at least 10 in Cameroon village
YAOUNDE (Reuters) – Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 10 villagers in northern Cameroon on Sunday night in what army and local officials said was revenge for attacks by Cameroon’s army.
Work resumes normally in Catalonia as Spain enforces direct rule
BARCELONA/MADRID (Reuters) – Work resumed normally in Catalonia and calm reigned on the streets on Monday despite calls for civil disobedience from secessionist politicians, in early signs the direct rule imposed to stop an independence bid from Spain …
Kenyans anxiously await results of presidential vote
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Riot police fired teargas at opposition supporters in a slum in Kenya’s capital on Monday, as the country awaited official confirmation of a landslide win for incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta in re-run elections.
Russian-backed Syria congress may happen next month, focus on constitution: RIA
MOSCOW/ASTANA (Reuters) – A Moscow-backed congress of all Syria’s ethnic groups may take place in Russia and begin working on a new constitution as early as next month, the news agency RIA reported on Monday, citing a source familiar with the situation…
Japan pledges to help Philippines rebuild Marawi
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan said on Monday it will help the Philippines rebuild conflict-torn southern Marawi city as well as other infrastructure in a deepening of ties to counter China’s regional influence.
Iran fulfilling nuclear deal commitments: IAEA chief
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Iran is fulfilling its commitments under the nuclear deal with world powers and U.N. inspectors are facing no problems in their verification efforts, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general said on Monday.
Kuwait prime minister offers resignation: Arabiya TV
DUBAI (Reuters) – Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak al-Sabah offered the resignation of his government on Monday, pan-Arab satellite channel Al Arabiya TV reported.
Kenya election board to announce results from repeat presidential election
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s election commission will announce results from the repeat presidential election at 15:30 (1230 GMT) on Monday, its vice chairwoman Consolata Maina told a news briefing.
