Russia says won’t halt arms sales to arch foes Armenia and Azerbaijan
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will continue its arms sales to both Azerbaijan and Armenia despite the latest flare-up of the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview broadcast on Saturday.
Pope Francis to visit Azerbaijan and Georgia in the autumn
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis will visit Azerbaijan and Georgia in the autumn, the Vatican said on Saturday, one day after combatants in the region agreed to cease fighting that has killed dozens in the past week.
Car bomb kills three, wounds five in Somali capital: police
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – A car bomb outside a restaurant in the Somali capital killed three people and wounded five on Saturday, an official said.
More migrants return to Turkey from Greece under EU pact
DIKILI, Turkey (Reuters) – Two ferries carrying more than 120 migrants returned to Turkey from the Greek island of Lesbos on Friday, in the second round of arrivals under an EU deal with Ankara to stem mass migration to Europe across the Aegean Sea.
Belgians seize key suspects in Paris, Brussels attacks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgian police detained two key suspects on Friday in the Islamic State attacks on Paris and Brussels as operations go on to track down militants who have fought with or take direction from leaders in Syria.
Thailand steps up security after Uighurs ‘linked to terror’ visit
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai police have stepped up security after two ethnic Uighur men from China linked to “foreign terror groups” visited a holiday island, a senior officer said on Saturday.
Air forces of China, Pakistan launch joint training exercise
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s air force on Saturday began joint training exercises with that of Pakistan, China’s defense ministry said, as the two nations’ militaries strengthen operational ties.
Afghan lawmakers confirm key government posts amid infighting
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan lawmakers approved government nominees as interior minister and attorney general on Saturday, offering a boost to a struggling administration that has been undermined by infighting since it was formed following a disputed elect…
Lebanon to decide ‘soon’ on fate of Australian film crew
(Reuters) – Lebanese authorities are expected to decide soon on whether a four-member Australian film crew will face charges in connection with a plot to kidnap two children in a child-custody dispute, Australia’s foreign minister said on Saturday.
Five migrants drown off Greek island of Samos after boat capsizes
ATHENS (Reuters) – Five migrants – four women and one child – drowned when their boat capsized off the Greek island of Samos close to Turkey’s coast, Greek coast guard officials said on Saturday.
