Oppression of Rohingya in Myanmar is not genocide: U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Monday it had determined that Myanmar is persecuting its Rohingya Muslims, but the government’s treatment of the minority group does not constitute genocide.
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford moved into palliative care: report
TORONTO (Reuters) – Rob Ford, the former mayor of Toronto who gained global notoriety for admitting to smoking crack cocaine while in office, has been moved into palliative care after his recent cancer treatment was unsuccessful, CP24 television report…
Factbox: Four myths about rape in war
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Congo’s Jean-Pierre Bemba became the highest-ranking politician to be convicted by the international war crimes court on Monday, when it judged him responsible for a 2002-2003 campaign of rape and murder in Central…
Israel flies in 19 Yemeni Jews, ending immigration mission
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has flown 19 Jews from war-ravaged Yemen in what immigration officials described as the last covert operation to move members of a dwindling Jewish community whose roots date back two millennia.
Greece asks EU partners for help to make migrant deal work
LESBOS, Greece (Reuters) – Greece asked its European partners on Monday for help implementing a deal with Turkey meant to stem an influx of migrants into Europe, as hundreds more – many unaware of the new rules – streamed from their boats onto Greek is…
Morocco asks U.N. to shut military office in Western Sahara
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Morocco has asked the United Nations to close a military liaison office in the disputed territory of Western Sahara as a spat between Rabat and the U.N. chief over his recent remarks escalates, a U.N. spokesman said on Monday…
Greek family opens its home to two Syrian migrant families
EVROPOS, Greece (Reuters) – A Greek family opened its home to two Syrian migrant families last week, moved by the plight of thousands who have fled a five-year war for the security of Europe and are stranded.
UK’s Cameron seeks to end party infighting, backs finance minister Osborne
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron backed his embattled finance minister George Osborne on Monday in a bid to stem a bout of infighting triggered by the resignation of a senior minister.
Paris suspect ‘worth weight in gold’ to police: lawyer
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The only suspected participant in Nov. 13 Paris attacks to be captured alive has been cooperating with police investigators and is “worth his weight in gold”, his lawyer said on Monday.
Argentina, United States to resume sharing financial intelligence
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina and the United States will resume sharing intelligence on money flows to bolster the fight against drug gangs and organized crime, an Argentine official said on Monday, days ahead of a state visit by U.S. President Ba…
