U.N. says world must stand up for widely flouted humanitarian law
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – U.N. second-in-command Jan Eliasson said on Sunday it was necessary to stand up for international humanitarian law which was being disregarded, citing attacks on hospitals and “practically medieval” sieges on civilians in Syria and…
Iraq denies using live fire against Green Zone protesters
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq denied on Sunday that its security forces had used live ammunition against protesters who broke into Baghdad’s heavily-fortified Green Zone this week.
Suu Kyi calls for ‘space’ to address Myanmar’s Rohingya issue as Kerry visits
NAYPYITAW (Reuters) – Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi asked to be given “enough space” to address the plight of her country’s Rohingya Muslim population, as visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed the Nobel peace laureate to promote respect for …
Obama: Hiroshima visit to emphasize current U.S. ties with Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday his visit to Hiroshima, the first city to suffer an atomic bombing, would emphasize friendly ties between former enemies, and reiterated he would not apologize for the devastating attack.
UK’s Cameron warns Brexit would drive up food prices
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron warned voters on Sunday that they would face higher grocery bills if the country decides to leave the European Union at a June 23 referendum, citing a potential drop in the value of sterling.
Turkey’s incoming PM Yildirim vows fight against terror will continue
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s incoming prime minister on Sunday vowed to continue the fight against Islamic State and Kurdish militants at home and in Syria, saying the change in government leadership would not alter the struggle against terror groups.
Campaigner confident anti-elite winds will deliver Brexit
LONDON (Reuters) – Anger at established elites and irritation at the interventions of leaders such as U.S. President Barack Obama will help to push British voters to opt for an exit from the European Union on June 23, the head of the Vote Leave campai…
Merkel to discuss Turkish parliament immunity vote with Erdogan
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would raise the Turkish parliament’s vote to strip its members of immunity when she meets President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, voicing disquiet at a measure likely meant to sideline the pro-Kur…
UK’s Cameron says would meet Trump despite ‘dangerous’ Muslim comments
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday he would be prepared to meet U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, but kept up his criticism of the Republican’s proposed ban on Muslims entering the United States, calling it “…
Monitor: 60,000 have died in Syrian government jails during war
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A monitoring group has said that at least 60,000 people have died in Syrian government jails during the five-year conflict.
