Protests expected after Pakistan detains alleged architect of Mumbai attack
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistani police confined the accused architect of the 2008 Mumbai attacks to house arrest on Tuesday, manning barricades outside his home in the city of Lahore as supporters vowed protests.
Indonesia police vow to block ‘political’ rally led by Islamists
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian police will block a rally in Jakarta next month led by the hardline Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) if the group intends to make it political just days before an election for city governor that has raised religious tension….
U.S. envoy says no American weapons buildup in Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) – The United States ambassador to the Philippines on Tuesday rebuffed accusations by President Rodrigo Duterte that American troops were building arms depots in five Philippine bases, in breach of a security deal.
EU set to meet green energy goal; UK trails: document
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is on track to meet its goal for renewables to supply up 20 percent of its energy by 2020, the EU executive said in a report seen by Reuters, although Britain, Ireland and Luxembourg are lagging behind.
Lawyer’s killing meant to ‘destabilise’ Myanmar, says president’s office
YANGON (Reuters) – The office of Myanmar’s civilian president said on Tuesday that the assassination of a lawyer advising the ruling party on amending a military-drafted constitution was likely an effort to destabilise the country.
Malaysia capsize survivor tells of hanging on to friend’s body
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Chinese tourist Fan Li Xia and other passengers held on to the body of a dead friend for as long as they could as they trod water after a catamaran capsized in the cold waters of the South China Sea.
Cambodia’s opposition leader loses key role ahead of elections
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodia’s parliament stripped the main opposition leader of a key role on Tuesday, further weakening veteran Prime Minister Hun Sen’s opponents ahead of elections.
Indonesia VP says Trump’s policy can raise ‘suspicion’ toward Muslims: media
JAKARTA (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy can raise “suspicion” toward Muslims, Indonesia’s vice president said on Tuesday, media reported.
China’s second aircraft carrier ‘takes shape’: media
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s second aircraft carrier is “taking shape” after two years and nine months of construction, local media reported, a move likely to further unnerve Taiwan and other neighbors about Beijing’s growing military assertiveness.
Mexico’s Pena Nieto, Canada’s Trudeau spoke Monday – Mexico govt
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke by phone on Monday, agreeing to stay in close touch and work more quickly to deepen North American ties, Mexico’s government said in a stateme…
