Shaken Austrian government pledges action on asylum after far-right surge
VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria’s centrist government, shaken by a far-right, near-victory in an election for president, pledged on Tuesday to take fresh action on the asylum issue and to boost security in an effort to win back voters.
Israeli watchdog criticizes Netanyahu over free air tickets decade ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came under criticism in an Israeli state audit on Tuesday over free air tickets that he and his family received for travel abroad when he was finance minister more than a decade ago.
Japan, Canada share ‘serious concerns’ on South China Sea: PM Abe
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and Canada share “serious concerns” over reclamation and militarization in the South China Sea, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday, in an apparent reference to China’s maritime activity.
Afghanistan says Taliban shadow governor in Helmand killed
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) – A senior Taliban leader identified by Afghan authorities as a shadow governor of the southern province of Helmand has been killed by security forces, officials said on Tuesday, although the Taliban immediately denie…
As fighters return from Libya, Tunisia faces growing challenge
BEN GUERDANE, Tunisia (Reuters) – After a U.S. air strike killed a Tunisian jihadist commander in western Libya in late February, dozens of Islamic State fighters sneaked across the border into Tunisia and attacked an army barracks and police bases in …
Serbia’s prime minister promises new-style government
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic promised a more open style of government on Tuesday, saying he would meet citizens as early as 5 a.m. to hear their concerns and offering to talk to all political parties as he prepares to fo…
Nine men charged after latest protest clashes in Kenya
NAIROBI (Reuters) – A Kenyan court charged nine men on Tuesday for their role in a protest a day earlier against an electoral oversight body, a lawyer said, after the fourth flare-up on the streets in a month.
Philippines says Malaysian Navy detains three fishermen in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) – A Malaysian naval patrol detained three Philippine fishermen for encroaching in territorial waters in the disputed Spratlys this month, the Philippine military said on Tuesday, in what may be the first such incident involving Southea…
Italy’s 5-Star sees Rome vote paving way to government
When Virginia Raggi, the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement’s candidate for Rome mayor, arrived at a modest pizzeria in the city for a fund-raising event, her supporters greeted her with a rhythmic call for honesty – her movement’s battle-cry.
Surge in eastern fighting kills seven Ukrainian soldiers: official
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine said on Tuesday seven of its servicemen had been killed in the past 24 hours as a result of increased attacks by pro-Russian rebels, the highest reported daily casualty figure since August.
