Brazil’s new top diplomat shifts focus from ideology to trade
BRASILIA (Reuters) – The arrival of a tough-talking foreign minister in Brazil marks a move away from the ideologically-driven diplomacy that raised tensions with the United States in the past decade and towards a big push on trade.
Peru’s Fujimori widens lead over Kuczynski despite scandal
LIMA (Reuters) – Peruvian presidential contender Keiko Fujimori widened her lead over rival Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in an Ipsos poll on Sunday, despite a scandal involving Fujimori’s top aide.
South Korea rejects North Korea talks proposal as ‘bogus’
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea dismissed on Monday a North Korean proposal for military talks as “a bogus peace offensive” and said it was formally rejecting the overture because it lacked a plan to end the North’s nuclear program.
Fire at school for poor girls in Thailand kills 17
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Fire swept through a dormitory at a school for girls from poor families in Thailand, killing at least 17 of them and injuring five, police said on Monday.
With India’s Gandhis at rock bottom, opposition comeback a daunting task
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Prashant Kishor, the election campaign manager brought in by India’s opposition Congress party to reverse its declining fortunes, knew his real work would begin when the party hit rock bottom. It looks like that moment has come.
Spanish journalist feared kidnapped by Colombian rebels
BOGOTA (Reuters) – A Spanish journalist working in Colombia for almost two decades has disappeared while reporting a story on the illegal drugs industry and is feared kidnapped by Marxist rebels operating in the area, military sources said on Sunday.
Kashmir militants wage selfie war against Indian crackdown
TRAL, India (Reuters) – Rebels like Burhan Wani, more adept at spreading their message via smartphone than wielding an assault rifle, are becoming a rallying point in disputed Kashmir for youth who reject the authority of India’s federal government.
Iraq announces start of Falluja operation, some residents flee
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the launching of an offensive to retake the Islamic State stronghold of Falluja after the military told residents on Sunday to get ready to leave before fighting started.
Britain risks year-long recession if votes for Brexit: Osborne
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain could sink into a year-long recession if it votes to leave the European Union, finance minister George Osborne said in his latest attempt to focus voters on the potential hit to the economy from an “Out” vote.
Greek parliament approves reforms in exchange for aid, debt relief
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek lawmakers approved tax increases and a new privatization fund on Sunday and freed up the sale of non-performing loans in exchange for much-needed bailout loans and debt relief.
