Russia’s Putin appoints Kadyrov acting head of Chechnya republic
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he had appointed Ramzan Kadyrov acting head of the Chechnya republic and hoped the Chechen people would recognize all that Kadyrov had achieved when they cast their vote in regional ele…
A hundred Chinese boats encroach in Malaysian waters: minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – About 100 Chinese fishing boats have been detected encroaching in Malaysia’s waters in the disputed South China Sea, Malaysia’s state news agency and a coastguard official said on Friday.
Korean-American in North Korea confesses to stealing secrets: media
SEOUL (Reuters) – A Korean-American man detained in North Korea has confessed to stealing military secrets and plotting subversion with South Koreans, the North’s official news agency and foreign media reported on Friday.
Bulgaria says ready to erect fence on border with Greece
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria is ready to build a fence on its border with Greece to keep out migrants amid fears they could head its way after the Western Balkan route was closed, Prime Minister Boiko Borisov said on Friday.
Explosion heard during Brussels police house search: media
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – An explosion was heard during a police search of a house in Brussels borough of Schaerbeek, Belga news agency said on Friday.
Ukrainian lawyer of captured Russian soldiers found dead
KIEV (Reuters) – The body of a lawyer of two Russian servicemen on trial in Ukraine has been discovered on the grounds of a former farming collective, prosecutor Anatoly Matios said on Friday, saying two men were in custody in connection with the lawye…
Kyrgyz, Uzbek officials meet over border standoff
BISHKEK (Reuters) – Commanders of Kyrgyz and Uzbek border guards met on Friday for the first time since both sides deployed troops and armored vehicles in a disputed area, Kyrgyzstan’s border guard service said in a statement.
Pakistan says it captures Indian spy, summons envoy to protest
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan summoned the Indian ambassador on Friday to protest against the illegal entry of an Indian spy who Pakistan said was captured in the violence-plagued province of Baluchistan the previous day.
U.S., allies target Islamic State in Syria, Iraq with 13 strikes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies staged 13 strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria on Thursday, according to the coalition leading the operations.
Russia says to deploy new weapons on disputed Kurile islands
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will this year deploy some of its newest missile defense systems and drones on the Kurile islands where Moscow and Tokyo have rival territorial claims, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
