Hamas militant shot dead in Gaza Strip, group blames Israel
GAZA (Reuters) – A senior Hamas militant was shot dead near his home in the Gaza Strip on Friday, the group said, blaming Israel for the killing.
Tunisia summons British ambassador over airline electronics rules
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s government has summoned the British ambassador to protest against a decision to restrict carry-on electronic goods on flights from Tunisia, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Israel fails to heed demand for end to settlement building: U.N.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Israel has not taken steps to halt settlement building as demanded by the United Nations Security Council in a resolution adopted in December, U.N. Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov told the council on Friday.
U.S.-led coalition helps train Raqqa police: Syrian Kurdish officials
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State is helping to train a police force for the Syrian city of Raqqa in anticipation of its capture from the militants, two Kurdish officials said on Friday.
Tillerson to meet NATO on March 31, ending no-show furor
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet NATO foreign ministers at a rescheduled gathering on March 31, a senior State Department official said on Friday, ending a furor over his earlier decision to skip the event…
Link seen between Russia and Libyan commander Haftar: U.S. general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of U.S. forces in Africa told reporters on Friday there was an “undeniable” link between Russia and powerful Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, underscoring U.S. concerns about Moscow’s deepening role in Libya.
Syrian negotiator puts ‘terrorism’ at center of Geneva talks
GENEVA (Reuters) – Syria’s chief negotiator at U.N. peace talks in Geneva on Friday delivered a 40 minute polemic attacking the political and armed opposition and their foreign backers, labeling them all “terrorists”.
Man blows self up near Bangladesh airport, Islamic State claims attack
DHAKA (Reuters) – A man carrying a bomb blew himself up in front of a police checkpoint near Bangladesh’s international airport on Friday, in a blast claimed by Islamic State.
EU risks dying, needs new vigor and passion, says Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis told Europe’s leaders on Friday the continent faced a “vacuum of values” as they marked the EU’s 60th birthday, condemning anti-immigrant populism and extremism that he said posed a mortal threat to the bloc.
North Korea crimes to be documented for prosecution someday: U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations’ top human rights body agreed on Friday to widen its investigation into widespread violations in North Korea with a view to documenting alleged crimes against humanity for future prosecution.
