Serbia’s prime minister promises new-style government
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic promised a more open style of government on Tuesday, saying he would meet citizens as early as 5 a.m. to hear their concerns and offering to talk to all political parties as he prepares to fo…
Nine men charged after latest protest clashes in Kenya
NAIROBI (Reuters) – A Kenyan court charged nine men on Tuesday for their role in a protest a day earlier against an electoral oversight body, a lawyer said, after the fourth flare-up on the streets in a month.
Philippines says Malaysian Navy detains three fishermen in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) – A Malaysian naval patrol detained three Philippine fishermen for encroaching in territorial waters in the disputed Spratlys this month, the Philippine military said on Tuesday, in what may be the first such incident involving Southea…
Italy’s 5-Star sees Rome vote paving way to government
When Virginia Raggi, the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement’s candidate for Rome mayor, arrived at a modest pizzeria in the city for a fund-raising event, her supporters greeted her with a rhythmic call for honesty – her movement’s battle-cry.
Surge in eastern fighting kills seven Ukrainian soldiers: official
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine said on Tuesday seven of its servicemen had been killed in the past 24 hours as a result of increased attacks by pro-Russian rebels, the highest reported daily casualty figure since August.
Thai blaze victim, 10, ‘called for her mum and dad until voice was gone’
WIANG PA PAO, Thailand (Reuters) – A 10-year-old Thai girl called out for her mother and father as a blaze swept through her school dormitory “until her voice was gone”, her mother said on Tuesday.
EU should keep promises to Turkey, or Ankara will cancel agreements with bloc: Cavusoglu
ANKARA (Reuters) – The European Union should keep its promises or Turkey will cancel agreements with the bloc, including a deal to take back migrants, Turkey foreign minister said on Tuesday.
In Iran, dividends of nuclear deal are slow to appear
TEHRAN (Reuters) – Hopes that Iran would quickly reintegrate with world markets after its nuclear deal, bringing investment and opportunities to a young population, are turning to frustration. An opaque business environment in Iran and political uncert…
Obama says will ensure freedom of navigation in South China Sea
HANOI (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that Washington would stand with partners to ensure freedom of navigation and flight in the South China Sea and, without mentioning China by name, said big nations should not bully smaller o…
Hardliner elected as head of Iran’s top clerical body
DUBAI (Reuters) – A powerful anti-Western cleric was chosen on Tuesday as the head of Iran’s new Assembly of Experts, in a sign that hardliners are still in firm control of the body in charge of choosing the next supreme leader.
