India to crack down on savings scams as Modi backs banking for all
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India plans legislation to close a regulatory loophole that has made it possible for fraudsters to dupe millions of savers, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi strives to bring the rural poor into the mainstream banking system.
U.N. concerned about rising political tensions in Cambodia
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations on Sunday voiced alarm at the escalating political tensions in Cambodia, including attempted arrests of politicians, amid allegations from the opposition that Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling party is persec…
Five U.N. soldiers killed in central Mali attack
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Five United Nations peacekeepers were killed and one other seriously injured in an ambush in central Mali on Sunday, the United Nations said.
Peru’s Fujimori seen winning presidential election next week: poll
LIMA (Reuters) – Peruvian presidential contender Keiko Fujimori is seen beating rival Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in the June 5 run-off election, according to an Ipsos poll released on Sunday, consolidating the lead she had gained in recent weeks.
Jordan’s King Abdullah dissolves parliament, names caretaker PM
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah appointed veteran politician Hani Mulqi as caretaker prime minister on Sunday after dissolving parliament as its four-year term nears its end, and charged him with organising new elections by October.
Forces backed by Libya’s unity government seek to encircle Islamic State-held Sirte
MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) – Forces loyal to Libya’s U.N.-backed unity government say they aim to encircle Sirte, Islamic State’s stronghold in Libya, having moved to within 15 km (10 miles) of the city center.
Iran says its pilgrims will not attend haj in Saudi
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday its pilgrims would not attend the annual Muslim haj pilgrimage, blaming regional rival Saudi Arabia for “sabotage” and failing to guarantee the safety of pilgrims.
Twenty people rescued from English Channel: coastguard, media
LONDON (Reuters) – Twenty people, including 18 Albanians, have been rescued from the English Channel after an inflatable boat they were in started taking on water, officials and local media said on Sunday.
South Africa police deny Gordhan inquiry moved to new unit
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s elite Hawks police unit denied on Sunday a report that an investigation involving Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, which has helped to weaken the rand, has been transferred to another part of the force.
Five Ukrainian soldiers killed in separatist attacks
KIEV (Reuters) – Five Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and four wounded in the past 24 hours as a result of attacks by pro-Russian rebels in separatist eastern regions, Ukrainian military spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said on Sunday.
