Kremlin: Too early to say who behind Turkey envoy’s killing
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was too early to say who stood behind the murder of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, who was shot dead by a gunman at an Ankara art gallery on Monday.
U.N. nuclear chief set for re-election as rival steps aside: diplomats
VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s chief, Yukiya Amano, will secure a third term in office since his most likely challenger has chosen not to run against him, according to diplomats who follow the Vienna-based agency.
Leadership rivalry threatens ambitions of Italy’s 5-Star Movement
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s anti-establishment 5-Star Movement, potentially just months away from winning power, is wrestling with a problem it thought it would never have to deal with: choosing a leader.
Poland’s Kaczynski says opposition actions are illegal
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Tuesday that recent opposition actions in a parliamentary standoff were illegal, and called on his opponents to respect the law.
Kremlin slams new U.S. sanctions, says may respond
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Wednesday that new sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States would damage relations between the two countries and that Moscow would respond with its own measures.
British police to close some roads around Buckingham Palace after Berlin attack
LONDON (Reuters) – British police said they would temporarily close roads around Queen Elizabeth’s London residence Buckingham Palace during a military ceremony on Wednesday, bringing forward plans to do so in response to a truck attack in Berlin.
Bahrain police clash with protesters near Shi’ite leader’s house: activists
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahraini security forces clashed with supporters of the country’s Shi’ite Muslim spiritual leader near his home on Wednesday, activists said.
Kazakhstan says raids Islamist network, detains 16
ALMATY (Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s state security service has detained 16 suspected members Takfir wal-Hijra Islamist group, it said on Wednesday, accusing them of “inciting religious hatred”.
Taiwan loses another ally, says won’t help China ties
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Taiwan accused China on Wednesday of using Sao Tome and Principe’s financial woes to push its “one China” policy after the West African state ended ties with the self-ruled island, with Taiwan saying China’s action would not …
Migration fears ebb since Brexit vote, giving PM May breathing space
PRESTATYN, Wales (Reuters) – When farmers, business leaders and politicians met in north Wales to discuss what Brexit meant for their community, there was barely any mention of immigration – the very issue that dominated the referendum campaign across …
