Congo Republic signs peace accord with ‘Ninja’ rebels
BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) – The government of Congo Republic on Saturday agreed a ceasefire with rebels in the southeast region of Pool, halting a 15-year conflict that rights groups say has cost dozens of lives and forced tens of thousands to flee.
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa appoints former army boss as party VP
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed retired army boss Constantino Chiwenga and veteran politician Kembo Mohadi as the ruling party’s vice presidents, a spokesperson said on Saturday.
Aardvark dies in blaze at London Zoo, meerkats missing
LONDON (Reuters) – An aardvark was killed and four meerkats are missing believed dead after a blaze tore through part of London Zoo early on Saturday, destroying a cafe and gift shop.
Myanmar to grant families access to two Reuters journalists after remand period expires: media
YANGON (Reuters) – Two Reuters journalists detained in Myanmar will be allowed to meet their families once their first 14-day period of remand expires, according to local media reports.
Egypt to launch building project in Sinai: Sisi
CAIRO (Reuters) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt will in the next two to three years embark on a $5.60 billion construction project in the Sinai peninsula whose north has been gripped by an Islamist insurgency.
German would-be partners have very different immigration ideas
BERLIN (Reuters) – Leading figures from Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) outlined differing visions on how their possible government would approach immigration, as Germany’s would-be coalition partners prepared for talks in …
Italian parliament passes 2018 budget, clearing way for elections
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s upper house Senate on Saturday gave parliament’s final approval to the government’s 2018 budget, clearing the way for national elections expected to be held in March.
Russia’s ruling party seeks Putin’s ‘ultimate victory’ at 2018 election
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s ruling party United Russia wants the “ultimate victory” of President Vladimir Putin at the presidential election in March, party head and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday.
Moscow: U.S. arms supply to provoke Kiev to use force in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The U.S. decision to supply weapons to Ukraine is dangerous as it will encourage Kiev to use force in eastern Ukraine, Russian officials said on Saturday.
Macedonia’s parliament adopts 2018 budget, opposition boycotts vote
SKOPJE – Macedonia’s parliament has adopted a 2018 draft budget, lowering the deficit to 2.7 percent of national output from 2.9 this year and forecasting growth of 3.2 percent.
