Russia says plans a meeting with U.S. and U.N. on Syria in Geneva: agencies
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Monday that diplomats from Russia, the United States and the United Nations plan to discuss the Syrian crisis in Geneva next week, Russian news agencies quoted him as saying.
Violence spikes in Indian Kashmir after videos inflame tension
SRINAGAR, India/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Militants have stepped up attacks in Indian-ruled Kashmir and police warned officers not to go home, amid a spike in violence in the contested region, after the army allegedly tied a man to the front of a jeep as a…
China’s graft watchdog investigates senior inspector in drive to tackle internal rot
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top anti-graft watchdog announced on Monday an investigation into one of its own former senior inspectors, as the body ramps up a campaign to expose corruption in its own ranks.
Taiwan says ready to review Chinese activist’s asylum request
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan said on Monday it was prepared to review a petition for asylum from a Chinese activist who left his tour group in Taiwan without notice last week.
Pence arrives at U.S. base in South Korea next to DMZ border with North
CAMP BONIFAS, South Korea (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrived by helicopter on Monday at a U.S. military base in South Korea next to the highly fortified DMZ border with North Korea, a day after the North launched a missile that blew up …
Congo government returns tribal leader’s body to sooth Kasai tensions
DAKAR (Reuters) – Congo’s government on Saturday said it had returned the body of a tribal leader whose death last year triggered a conflict in Kasai Central province that has killed more than 400 people.
Far-left veteran Melenchon draws big crowd as French election enters final straight
TOULOUSE/PARIS (Reuters) – Far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon drew tens of thousands to a rally on Sunday, aiming to maintain momentum that has pushed the one-time outsider into contention in the French presidential election, with the first round of…
Syrian army regains key town in north Hama province
AMMAN (Reuters) – The Syrian army regained the strategic town of Soran near the city of Hama in the central part of western Syria on Sunday with an assault backed by heavy Russian air strikes, rebels and residents said.
Hundreds gather at attacked Egyptian church to mourn bombing dead
TANTA, Egypt (Reuters) – Hundreds of members of Egypt’s Christian minority Copt community gathered at a church in the city of Tanta on Easter Sunday to mourn those killed in a suicide bombing there a week earlier.
Trump aide McMaster: Time for tough talks with Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House national security adviser H. R. McMaster said on Sunday it was time for tough talks with Russia over its support for Syria’s government and its “subversive” actions in Europe.
