Auschwitz guard, 94, goes on trial in Germany
DETMOLD, Germany (Reuters) – A 94-year-old former guard at Auschwitz lowered his eyes as he arrived at a German court on Thursday to be tried as an accessory to the murder of at least 170,000 people in what is likely to be one of the last few Nazi war …
Turkey-Israel talks to restore ties going well, no deal yet: AKP spokesman
ANKARA (Reuters) – Talks between Turkey and Israel to mend fences are going well but a deal has not yet been reached in efforts to improve relations and increase energy cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s ruling AK Party spokesman said.
North Korea says South’s pulling out of industrial zone ‘declaration of war’
PAJU, South Korea (Reuters) – North Korea said it was kicking out all South Koreans from the jointly run Kaesong industrial zone on Thursday, calling the South’s move to suspend operations, in retaliation for Sunday’s rocket launch by the North, a “dec…
Iran’s Rouhani calls for political unity before crucial votes: TV
ANKARA (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani urged Iran’s faction-ridden elite on Thursday to seek consensus after a hardline watchdog body disqualified thousands of moderate candidates from two elections this month, state television said.
Suspected Islamist militants kill three at Mali customs post
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Suspected Islamist militants killed two civilians and a customs officer and burned a car in an attack on a customs post in Mopti, central Mali, on Thursday, a defense ministry spokesman said.
Nigeria faces new rift over alleged Shi’ite massacre
ZARIA, Nigeria (Reuters) – Piles of rubble are all that remain of the residence of Nigeria’s most prominent Shi’ite Muslim leader after it was demolished by bulldozers in the northern city of Zaria.
North Korea feels global pressure but not completely ostracized
SEOUL (Reuters) – From building statues and training police in Africa to trading with India and Thailand, North Korea is managing to maintain business ties and friendly diplomatic relations with a dwindling number of Cold War-era friends.
Dozens face riot charges over Hong Kong Lunar New Year violence
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Dozens of people in Hong Kong were charged on Thursday with taking part in a riot after a dispute between vendors and police on the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday blew up into city’s worst violence since pro-democracy pro…
Indian soldier found alive after six days buried under avalanche dies
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – An Indian soldier who survived being trapped under 25 feet (8 meters) of snow for six days after being caught in an avalanche died in hospital on Thursday.Hanumanthappa Koppad and nine colleagues were buried alive after a mass of …
French left-winger Melenchon to run for presidency in upset for Hollande
PARIS (Reuters) – French leftist firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon said he will run for the presidency again next year, a move which could dent Socialist President Francois Hollande’s chances of re-election.
