May is leading UK through challenging times: Downing Street
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May is leading the country through “incredibly challenging times,” her spokeswoman said on Monday when asked about media speculation that May might face a challenge from within her Conservative Party.
Portugal’s deadliest fire still rages after 63 people killed
PEDROGAO GRANDE, Portugal (Reuters) – More than 1,000 firefighters were still battling Portugal’s deadliest forest blaze on Monday after it killed dozens over the weekend, and a fireman died from his injuries in a hospital, bringing the death toll to a…
Modi’s party backs low-caste leader for president of India
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has proposed that a politician from a low caste become the next president, its top strategist said on Monday, in a move to consolidate the party’s support among poorer voters.
Cambodian eatery offers ‘Pol Pot’ rice porridge
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – A Cambodian food stall began on Monday serving a thin, watery rice porridge that almost everyone had to eat during the 1970s rule of the Khmer Rouge, who were responsible for one of the worst genocides of the 20th century.
Thailand plans cyber network scrutiny, law to toughen online monitoring
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand aims to buy software to strengthen the military government’s ability to track online networks and monitor online activity while planning a cyber law that will expand powers to pry into private communications.
Italy arrests asylum seeker for inciting terrorism
ROME (Reuters) – Italy on Monday arrested a 29-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker for supplying news and materials in support of Islamic State and who said those who do not believe in Islam “should have their throats cut”, police said.
Iraqi PM Abadi heads to Saudi Arabia at start of MidEast tour
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi headed on Monday to Saudi Arabia, the first leg of a Middle East tour that will also include Iran and Kuwait, in a diplomatic effort to foster regional reconciliation, his office said.
‘Real victory will be in five years,’ says Macron camp after election win
PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron’s government on Monday promised to reshape France’s political landscape after winning a commanding parliamentary majority to push through far-reaching pro-growth reforms.
French air force chief backs A400M after Germany row
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s air force defended the troubled Airbus A400M military airlifter on Monday, expressing a “positive outlook” for Europe’s new army plane despite German protests over missing defensive capabilities.
As Philippines battle continues, some who fled die in refugee centers
MARAWI CITY, Philippines (Reuters) – Four weeks since fierce fighting broke out in the southern Philippines, some people who fled the battle are dying in over-crowded and unsanitary evacuation centers, health officials say.
