Left-leaning alliance could oust Merkel’s conservatives in German state
SAARBRUECKEN, Germany (Reuters) – When voters head to the polls in the German state of Saarland later this month, they are likely to deliver an upset to Chancellor Angela Merkel that could be a foretaste of September’s national election.
Pulitzer-winning New York columnist Jimmy Breslin dies at 88
(Reuters) – Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist Jimmy Breslin, a self-described “street reporter” who chronicled New York City life for decades and won acclaim for his coverage of the “Son of Sam” serial killings, died on Sunday morning at age 88.
Germany’s SPD endorses Schulz as leader and Merkel challenger
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) on Sunday formally endorsed former European Parliament President Martin Schulz as their leader and challenger to Chancellor Angela Merkel in what is set to be a tightly contested national election in …
Airport shooting rekindles security debate ahead of French election
PARIS (Reuters) – Police on Sunday questioned relatives of a man shot dead by soldiers at a Paris airport as they sought clues about why he tried to seize an assault rifle in an incident that has pushed security to the top of France’s election campaign…
Macron holds edge in French election race ahead of first debate
PARIS (Reuters) – Emmanuel Macron remains favorite to win France’s turbulent presidential election race, a poll showed on Sunday, on the eve of a first televised debate which could allow embattled conservative Francois Fillon to get back in contention….
Scottish leader softens stance on possible independence vote timing
LONDON (Reuters) – Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Sunday softened her stance on the potential timing of a second independence referendum after Prime Minister Theresa May rejected her call to hold a vote before Britain leaves the European …
Netanyahu’s rift with finance minister fuels talk of early Israeli election
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu and his finance minister over broadcast regulation sparked speculation on Sunday the Israeli prime minister could seek an election two years ahead of schedule.
Iraqi forces close on Mosul mosque as strike kills foreign militants
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi army helicopters strafed and rocketed Islamic State positions inside Mosul’s Old City on Sunday as ground troops fought fierce street battles to close in on the strategic prize of the al-Nuri Mosque.
Hamas court sentences two Gaza drug dealers to death
GAZA (Reuters) – A military court in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip on Sunday sentenced two drug dealers to death, the first such punishment handed down by the Palestinian judiciary in a narcotics case, officials said.
Philippines’ Duterte welcomes prospect of ICC case, says ‘brutal’ war on drugs to go on
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday welcomed the prospect of the International Criminal Court (ICC) putting him on trial over his bloody war on drugs, saying he would not be intimidated and his campaign would be unrelentin…
