China says party control over religion in Tibet will only increase
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Communist Party’s control over religion in Tibet can only increase, the region’s top official was quoted as saying on Thursday, vowing to step up efforts to expose the “sinister intentions” of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai L…
Turkey and Russia have ceasefire plan for Syria, says Ankara
ANKARA/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Turkey and Russia have prepared an agreement for a ceasefire in Syria, Turkey’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, adding that Ankara would not give up its opposition to President Bashar al-Assad staying on as leader.
China says corruption campaign has gained ‘crushing momentum’
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s fight against corruption has gained “crushing momentum” and huge progress has been achieved, with no let up expected next year, the ruling Communist Party said.
Argentine activist sentenced to probation, remains in jail
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine social activist Milagro Sala was sentenced to three years of probation on Wednesday on charges of inciting violence, though she will remain jailed on other charges in a case that has drawn scrutiny from international …
EU voters upset but say no inclination to follow Brexit: poll
LONDON (Reuters) – European Union voters in France, Germany, Italy and Greece think their countries are heading in the wrong direction but there is not yet any Europe-wide inclination to follow Britain toward exiting the bloc, according to a poll publi…
Congo opposition leader sentenced to five years in prison
KINSHASA (Reuters) – A court in Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced a political opposition leader to five years in prison on Wednesday, a human rights advocate said, a judgment that risks imperiling multi-party talks meant to organize a presidential…
Through reclusive Wa, China’s reach extends into Suu Kyi’s Myanmar
PANGSAN, Myanmar (Reuters) – China is extending its sway over an autonomous enclave run by Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armed group, sources in the region told Reuters, bolstering Beijing’s role in the peace process that is the signature policy of Au…
Islamic State supporters call for more holiday attacks in Europe
CAIRO (Reuters) – A pro-Islamic State group on Wednesday urged supporters of the jihadists to carry out attacks on targets such as markets and hospitals in Europe over the Christmas holiday period and urged Muslims to stay away from Christian celebrati…
Israel’s attorney-general orders criminal probe against PM Netanyahu: TV
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s attorney-general has ordered police to open a criminal investigation in two unspecified matters involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Channel 10 television said on Wednesday.
In Venezuela, lynchings kill one person every three days: report
CARACAS (Reuters) – Roughly one person is being lynched in crisis-ridden Venezuela every three days as frustrated residents take revenge on suspected criminals, a monitoring group said on Wednesday.
