Congo declares yellow fever epidemic, 1,000 suspected cases
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo declared a yellow fever epidemic in three provinces including the capital Kinshasa on Monday after confirming 67 cases of the disease, with another 1,000 suspected cases being monitored.
Israeli minister unapologetic for security ‘profiling’ hailed by Trump
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A senior Israeli official justified the “profiling” of Muslims as potential security threats on Monday after U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said Americans should adopt Israel’s disputed practice.
Three southeast Asian nations to designate shipping corridor in piracy battle
MANILA (Reuters) – Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines on Monday agreed to designate a transit corridor for commercial vessels crossing a maritime zone hit by a spate of hijackings by Islamist militants in the southern Philippines.
Pakistan, Afghanistan fail to reach border deal after deadly clashes
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan and Afghanistan failed to reach an agreement on border management in talks on Monday, officials said, after days of clashes at the border last week left four dead and thousands stranded.
Croatian parliament votes for snap election
ZAGREB (Reuters) – Croatian lawmakers voted on Monday to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a snap election after bringing down the fragile five-month old government last week.
Hundreds of residents of south China ‘rebel’ village protest, poised for showdown
WUKAN, China (Reuters) – More than 1,000 residents of a southern Chinese village that was once hailed as a beacon of democracy in the Communist-ruled country marched in protest on Monday, demanding the release of the village chief who was detained in …
Britain’s ‘In’ campaign wins more support, buoys markets
LONDON (Reuters) – Carmakers and soccer chiefs threw their weight behind the campaign for Britain to stay in the European Union on Monday, as opinion polls showing the “Remain” camp gaining ground buoyed shares and sterling three days ahead of the refe…
NATO commander sees no imminent Russian threat to Baltics
PRAGUE (Reuters) – NATO is not contemplating a troop build-up in East Europe and the Baltics beyond exisiting plans as there is no imminent threat from Russia, despite fears amongst Baltic states, the alliance’s military chief said on Monday.
China’s broadcast regulator tightens curbs on foreign TV shows
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will tighten restrictions on foreign and “foreign-inspired” television programs, its broadcast regulator said, in a bid to boost production of domestic shows that promote Chinese patriotism and traditions.
Former Pakistani Taliban chief’s brother among six to surrender to army
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistani authorities on Monday interrogated six Pakistani militant commanders, including the uncle and brother of former Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, after they surrendered to the military over the weekend,…
