Turkey says Iraqi Kurdish independence vote a ‘terrible mistake’
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey called a plan by Iraqi Kurds to hold a referendum on independence a “terrible mistake”, saying on Friday that Iraq’s territorial integrity and political unity was a fundamental principle for Ankara.
China says it is vigilant as two U.S. bombers fly over South China Sea
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Friday it was monitoring U.S. military activities in the South China Sea, after two U.S. bombers conducted training flights over the disputed waters.
Russia may seize U.S. property if its own compounds not returned: Kommersant
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia may seize U.S. diplomatic property in Moscow and complicate life for an Anglo-American school unless Washington hands back two diplomatic compounds in the United States before July, the daily Kommersant newspaper reported on F…
Iran arrests 41 suspects over Tehran attacks: ministry
ANKARA (Reuters) – Iranian authorities have arrested 41 suspects in connection with this week’s attacks in Tehran, the interior ministry said.
South Sudan rebels claim responsibility for deadly convoy attack
JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan’s rebels have claimed responsibility for an ambush on a convoy of buses and other vehicles traveling on a major highway that killed at least 14 people, the opposition said on Friday.
Philippine regulator orders Resorts World to stop gaming operations
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippine gaming regulator on Friday ordered Resorts World Manila to halt gaming operations during the investigation of a casino attack that killed 37 people.
Catalonia sets vote on independence from Spain for Oct. 1
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Catalonia will hold a referendum on splitting from Spain on Oct. 1, the head of the region said on Friday, setting the stage for months of confrontation with the central government which says such a vote is illegal and must not ta…
Warning of U.S. desertion, EU chief calls for European defense
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Europe’s chief executive appealed to EU governments on Friday to forge a military alliance to defend the bloc and enhance its power abroad, warning that the United States was no longer prepared to do it for them.
Italy’s Renzi says not hopeful of reaching new electoral pact with parties
ROME (Reuters) – The head of Italy’s ruling Democratic Party, Matteo Renzi, said on Friday he was pessimistic over the chances of reaching a new cross-party pact on a reform of the electoral law.
South Korea does not aim to change U.S. missile defense deal: security adviser
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – South Korea does not aim to change its agreement on the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system to protect against North Korea, in spite of a decision to delay its full installation, Seoul’s top national security adviser …
