Police raids target suspected associates of French cop killer
PARIS (Reuters) – French police raided several houses on Tuesday in an operation targeting suspected associates of the man who killed a police commander and his partner last week in an attack claimed by Islamic State, judicial officials said.
Young Syrians get 100 percent praise at ‘Refugees Got Talent’ contest in Iraq camp
SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Belting out an emotional song in honor of Kurdish military forces under a full moon, Syrian refugee Mizzgin Rumi’s shyness transformed to confidence as he captivated his audience.
Chile public prosecutor investigates former minister for bribery
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s public prosecutor said on Tuesday it was investigating a former high-ranking cabinet official in President Michelle Bachelet’s government for bribery and tax offenses related to counsel provided to London-listed mining comp…
Obama pick to lead U.S. military in Africa favors powers to strike Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the U.S. military in Africa on Tuesday backed the idea of gaining greater power to strike Islamic State, including in Libya, which he described as the group’s Plan B as it loses territory …
Libyan forces advance against Islamic State in Sirte: spokesman
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Forces aligned with Libya’s unity government said they had made significant gains in residential districts of Sirte on Tuesday as they battle to oust Islamic State from its coastal stronghold.
Hungary investigates police in case of drowned migrant
SZEGED, Hungary (Reuters) – Hungarian prosecutors have opened an investigation into whether police can be held criminally responsible for abuse over the death of a Syrian migrant who drowned in the Tisza river as he was trying to cross into Hungary fro…
Poland to open coffins of all victims of 2010 presidential jet crash
WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish prosecutors said on Tuesday they would re-open the coffins of all victims of a 2010 presidential jet crash to examine the remains, a move likely to deepen political divisions surrounding the investigation.
Malaysian politician and land rights activist shot dead
JAKARTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A Malaysian opposition politician who had campaigned for indigenous land rights was shot dead on Tuesday.
Rival Libyan forces clash in strategic eastern town
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Forces loyal to Libya’s eastern leadership launched attacks near the town of Ajdabiya on Tuesday against a newly formed rival brigade, in fighting that threatens to prolong the country’s conflict and expose divisions in a U….
Italy’s 5-Star mayors set collision course with banks, utilities
ROME (Reuters) – The new mayors from Italy’s anti-establishment 5-Star Movement who won control of Rome and Turin on Sunday are squaring for a confrontation with the management of financial firms and utilities they control.
