Israel says Syrian government used chemical weapons during truce
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel said on Tuesday that Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons against civilians since the start of a ceasefire aimed at preparing the way for an end to the five-year civil war.
South Africa’s Zuma defeats no-confidence vote over economy
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma survived his second no-confidence vote in a year on Tuesday, over what the main opposition Democratic Alliance party called his reckless handling of the economy.
Iraqi forces try to cut Islamic State supply lines in western desert
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi security forces and Shi’ite militia began an operation on Tuesday to dislodge Islamic State militants from desert areas northwest of Baghdad and cut their supply routes between western Anbar province and the northern city of M…
Senior Iraqi army officer killed in Haditha attack
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A senior Iraqi army officer and seven others were killed overnight when Islamic State militants attacked a military headquarters near the town of Haditha, security officials said on Tuesday.
Clocks ticks as Argentina’s Macri asks Congress to OK creditors deal
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine President Mauricio Macri on Tuesday urged Congress to approve a landmark deal reached with creditors over defaulted debt, in order to comply with a U.S. court deadline and permit access to the financing needed to jump…
Exclusive: U.N. to hold next round of Syria talks on March 9
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations will begin the next round of Syria peace talks on March 9, U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura told Reuters on Tuesday.
Nobel Peace Prize shatters record for nominees for 2016
OSLO (Reuters) – The number of nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize surged to a new record for 2016, a guardian of the award said on Tuesday, with contenders ranging from peace negotiators in Colombia to U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump.
EU to call for emergency humanitarian aid to Greece
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is proposing increased humanitarian aid for Greece, where more than 20,000 refugees and migrants are stuck after borders were tightened along the Balkans preventing them from trekking north to wealthier parts of …
European rights body says worried by hate speech in Georgia
TBILISI (Reuters) – The Council of Europe told Georgia on Tuesday to improve its anti-discrimination policies and legislation, saying it was worried by an increase in cases of hate speech and violence against religious and sexual minority groups.
Austria plans ad campaign to deter Afghans from seeking asylum
VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria wants to deter Afghans from seeking asylum there by funding a campaign of advertisements on Kabul buses, on Facebook and on television telling them not to expect a warm welcome.
