Venezuelan’s opposition calls new strike, violence flares
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition called a two-day national strike against President Nicolas Maduro after another day of violent clashes on Saturday where the injured included a violinist famous for his musical protests.
South Africa’s Sisulu says ANC must return to its roots, fight graft
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African housing minister Lindiwe Sisulu launched her bid on Saturday to succeed scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma as leader of the African National Congress (ANC) by vowing to help save the ruling party from infighting and…
UAE minister: no dialogue with Qatar until it revises policies
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates, one of four Arab countries that have imposed sanctions on Qatar, said on Saturday that Doha needed to change its policies before a dialogue could take place.
Free Iranian citizens, Iran tells U.S. in response to Trump
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran demanded on Saturday that the United States release Iranians detained there, a day after U.S. president Donald Trump called on the Islamic Republic to release three U.S. citizens.
Macron to discuss Ukraine with Putin, Merkel and Poroshenko
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron will call the leaders of Russia, Germany and Ukraine on Monday to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine, his office said in a statement, as world powers step up efforts to try to end the violence in …
Iran announces new missile production line: state media
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran announced the launch of a new missile production line on Saturday, according to state media, against a backdrop of tension between the United States and Tehran.
Thousands dance through Berlin to promote gay and lesbian rights
BERLIN (Reuters) – Thousands of revelers danced through the streets of Berlin on Saturday, many of them waving rainbow-colored flags, as they promoted lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in a Christopher Street Day parade.
Backing Qatar, Erdogan may have little room to maneuver in Gulf visit
ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan heads to the Gulf this weekend in an attempt to patch up the rift between Qatar and its neighbors, but the firm Qatari ally may find himself with little room to maneuver as a mediator.
Gendarmes in Ivory Coast repel raid as international event opens
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – Gendarmes in Ivory Coast fought off an overnight attack on their base north of the main city of Abidjan, a security spokesman said on Saturday as thousands of people arrived in the country for an international sports and cultural ev…
Syrian army declares cessation of hostilities east of capital: state TV
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian military declared a cessation of hostilities on Saturday in the rebel-controlled Eastern Ghouta region near the capital, state television reported.
