Jamaican opposition wins one seat margin, new PM seen this week
KINGSTON (Reuters) – A final vote count showed Jamaica’s opposition won last week’s general election with a one seat margin, electoral authorities said on Tuesday, ending days of uncertainty over the outcome of the close race fought in the shadow of a …
U.N. delays vote on tough new North Korea sanctions at Russia’s request
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A U.N. Security Council vote on a resolution to dramatically expand sanctions on North Korea after its recent nuclear test and satellite launch has been delayed to Wednesday after Russia negotiated changes in the U.S.-Chinese…
Irish PM seeks to form new government, will talk to nearest rival
DUBLIN (Reuters) – The leading party after Ireland’s election last week will try to form a government with other parties, including its nearest rival, after its outgoing coalition was rejected by voters, senior Fine Gael members said on Wednesday.
Jordanian security forces hunt suspected Islamist militants
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordanian security forces killed several outlaws during a manhunt for Islamist militants on Tuesday that involved hundreds of troops in the northern city of Irbid, near the border with Syria.
New bin Laden documents show a suspicious, pressured al Qaeda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Al Qaeda’s leaders were increasingly worried about spies in their midst, drones in the air and secret tracking devices reporting their movements as the U.S.-led war against them ground on, documents seized in the 2011 raid on Osa…
Blast kills two employees of U.S. consulate in Pakistan, soldiers: Kerry
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two local employees of the U.S. consulate in the Pakistani city of Peshawar and some soldiers were killed by an explosive device while on drug-eradication mission, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday.
Hezbollah criticizes Saudi Arabia, sees new chapter of struggle in Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah said on Tuesday that Lebanon had been pushed into a new phase of political conflict by Saudi Arabia since its decision to halt an aid package to the Lebanese army, but the country was not on the brink of civil war.
Metallurgical company CEO arrested for exports to Iran: U.S. Justice Department
(Reuters) – The chief executive officer of an international metallurgical company has been arrested on charges of illegally exporting aerospace-grade metals to Iran, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan offers to help West Africa fight terrorism
ACCRA (Reuters) – Turkey stands ready to help fight the growing threat of terrorism in west Africa under a new strategic partnership that aims to boost trade and other ties with the continent, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
Guatemala sex slave victims seek $3 million in damages in historic wartime rape trial
BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A group of Guatemalan women used as sex slaves by two former military officers during the country’s civil war are seeking $3 million in compensation following a historic trial, their lawyers said.
