Belgium arrests two over ‘terrorist’ activity
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgium arrested two people and charged them with “participating in activities of a terrorist group”, federal prosecutors said on Saturday, part of wide-ranging investigations following the deadly attacks in Paris and Brussels that…
Australian PM urges stability vote in national poll after Brexit shock
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday used “Brexit” shockwaves to urge voters to return his government with a majority at a July 2 election, arguing only stable government can deliver jobs, economic growth and tough border controls.
Somali Islamist militants attack hotel in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Somalia’s al Shabaab Islamist group launched a suicide bomb attack on a hotel in the center of Mogadishu on Saturday before fighters stormed inside, police and the militant group said.
Cambodia opposition leader, speaking at refuge, says PM is scared
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – After a month living in an office at his party’s headquarters to avoid arrest, Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha remains defiant and said Prime Minister Hun Sen is scared of losing the 2018 election.
After deadly China tornado, rescuers clean up hazardous chemicals
BEIJING (Reuters) – Rescue workers have been trying to safely dispose of hazardous chemicals after a deadly tornado hit eastern China on Thursday, killing at least 98 people and injuring more than 800 others, Chinese state media reported late on Saturd…
Malaysian PM Najib to unveil new cabinet on Monday: media report
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to announce a new cabinet on Monday in a reshuffle to fill vacant positions, The Star newspaper said quoting sources.
UK’s Johnson wins backing from Gove for prime ministerial bid
LONDON (Reuters) – Boris Johnson, one of the leaders of the successful “Leave” campaign in Britain’s European Union membership referendum, has won the backing of a key colleague to replace David Cameron as prime minister, a newspaper reported.
More than 2.5 million and rising sign UK petition for new EU referendum
LONDON (Reuters) – Just days after voting to leave the European Union, more than 2.5 million Britons and UK residents had signed a petition calling for a second vote, forcing lawmakers to at least consider a debate on the issue.
Colombia to offer tax breaks for development under peace deal
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia will offer tax incentives to companies that get involved in infrastructure and social service projects in areas left underdeveloped or scarred by the country’s 50-year armed conflict, a government official said.
South Sudan forces, armed groups clash, displacing civilians: U.N
JUBA (Reuters) – Fighting between government forces and armed groups around a town in the northwest of South Sudan has forced thousands to flee, the United Nations and an aid agency said on Saturday.
