U.N. envoy hopes for Syria progress in U.S.-Russian talks in Moscow
GENEVA (Reuters) – U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura voiced hope on Thursday that a U.S.-Russian meeting would achieve progress on the Syria peace process, including a halt to indiscriminate bombing and a formula for political transition.
Islamic State fighters say bring down Syrian jet
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State fighters brought down a Syrian jet near the eastern city of Deir al-Zor on Thursday, a monitoring group and an agency linked to the radical militant group said.
Kerry seeks Russian cooperation despite deep misgivings within U.S. administration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Moscow on Thursday to again seek closer Russian cooperation in the war against Islamic State in Syria, but he faces strong opposition from defense and intelligence officials who argue t…
Two rail officials investigated over deadly Italian train crash
BARI, Italy (Reuters) – Two officials in charge of railway stations in southern Italy where a train crash killed 23 people have been placed under investigation as magistrates seek to determine the cause of the collision, a judicial source said.
Malaysia’s Mahathir to launch party to challenge PM Najib
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday announced plans for a new party that would join an opposition alliance in a bid to oust the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition led by scandal-tainted Prime Minist…
Four people die in Slovenia plane crash
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) – Four people were killed in a crash of a small 6-seat plane in western Slovenia on Thursday, the Slovenian police said.
Britain’s new PM May gives Johnson big job, says needs time before Brexit talks
LONDON (Reuters) – Theresa May became Britain’s prime minister on Wednesday with the task of leading it out of the European Union, and quickly named leading ‘Brexit’ supporters including former London mayor Boris Johnson to key positions in her new gov…
Kerry to offer Russia military coordination on Syria: Washington Post
PARIS (Reuters) – The United States will propose increasing military cooperation and sharing intelligence with Russia to identify and target Islamic State and al Qaeda headquarters, training camps and supply routes in Syria, the Washington Post reporte…
At heavily fortified DMZ, South Korean troops swap boots for ballet shoes
PAJU, South Korea (Reuters) – The 15 male ballet students groaned as they strained to do the splits and laughed with relief after their teacher counted to five and let them relax.
Pamplona bull run festival closes with 8 hurt, no gorings
PAMPLONA, Spain (Reuters) – Eight people were taken to hospital with minor injuries, though no one was gored on Thursday during the last bull run of the nine-day San Fermin festival in the northern city of Pamplona.
