Refugees being driven to suicide on Nauru, rights group Amnesty says
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Many of the 410 asylum seekers held on a tiny Pacific Island are being driven to attempt suicide to escape the prison-like conditions they face in indefinite detention on behalf of Australia, rights group Amnesty International said o…
China military urges restraint from U.S.-South Korea navy drills
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s defense ministry said on Monday it was paying close attention to this week’s navy drills between the United States and South Korea, and urged them to exercise restraint and not exacerbate regional tensions.
Britain, France seek EU condemnation of Russia over Syria
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – Britain and France sought to persuade the European Union on Monday to condemn Russia’s devastating air campaign in Syria and pave the way for imposing more sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Iran holds air force drills to display defense capabilities
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian forces launched air defense drills on Monday in the central province of Isfahan, Fars news agency reported, aiming to display its ability to safeguard the country’s airspace.
China detains staff from Australia’s Crown for ‘gambling crimes’
SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Australian casino giant Crown Resorts Ltd said on Monday China had detained 18 of its employees including three Australians, sending gaming stocks tumbling on concerns about their strategy for luring Chinese gamblers.
Turkish military says Syrian border security largely achieved with Dabiq seizure
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey-backed Syrian rebels seized control of nine areas, including the village of Dabiq, from Islamic State on Sunday, largely achieving border security between the Turkish towns of Kilis and Karkamis, the country’s military said on…
Syrian rebels seize ‘doomsday’ village where Islamic State promised final battle
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian rebels said they captured the village of Dabiq from Islamic State on Sunday, forcing the jihadist group from a stronghold where it had promised to fight a final, apocalyptic battle with the West.
Myanmar ferry sinks, killing at least 14, with scores missing
YANGON (Reuters) – A ferry sank in a river in northwestern Myanmar, killing at least 14 people with scores missing, a rescue official said on Monday.
At least 30 killed as two buses collide in Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – At least 30 people were killed in Pakistan when two buses collided in southern Punjab province, police said on Monday.
China launches longest manned space mission
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China launched its longest manned space mission on Monday, sending two astronauts into orbit to spend a month aboard a space laboratory that is part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022….
