Affordable solar schemes light way to energy for all in Zimbabwe
HARARE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Innovative ways to pay for solar power systems could make clean energy affordable for many of Zimbabwe’s 1.5 million households that lack electricity, campaigners say.
Australian man may face more charges over alleged far-right plot
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A member of an Australian anti-immigration group accused of planning an attack may face additional charges in what the government said was the first time federal terrorism laws had been used to target such right-wing groups.
Thai junta passes ballot box test with referendum win
BANGKOK/KHON KAEN, Thailand (Reuters) – Thai voters approved a junta-backed constitution in a referendum on Sunday, preliminary results showed, an outcome that paves the way for an election next year but will also require future elected governments to …
Iran plans to buy 20 regional jets from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran intends to purchase 20 regional jets from a unit of Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, according to Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan, deputy minister for international affairs at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.
Libya’s NOC calls on rival factions to protect Zueitina terminal
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Libya’s state oil company on Sunday called on rival armed factions to avoid damaging the oil terminal in Zueitina, following reports of possible clashes at the eastern port.
Elderly Japanese emperor to address public after abdication reports
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Emperor Akihito will make a rare video address to the nation on Monday in which the 82-year-old monarch is expected to outline his concerns that he cannot do his job fully but avoid saying outright that he wants to abdicate.
Jets pound rebels after they break Aleppo siege
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian insurgents who broke the siege of rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Saturday in a significant territorial gain came under intense air attack from pro-government forces on Sunday trying to repel the advance which also cut government…
Macedonia declares state of emergency after 21 die in flash floods
SKOPJE (Reuters) – Macedonia declared a state of emergency in its capital Skopje and neighboring districts on Sunday, a day after at least 21 people were killed in flash floods caused by a storm.
One U.N. peacekeeper killed, four wounded in north Mali mine attack
BAMAKO (Reuters) – A United Nations peacekeeper was killed and four others wounded on Sunday when their vehicle hit a mine in Mali’s restive north, the U.N. mission (MINUSMA) said.
Iran executes nuclear scientist for spying for U.S.
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has executed an Iranian nuclear scientist detained in 2010 when he returned home from the United States, after a court convicted him of spying for Washington, a spokesman for the judiciary said on Sunday.
