Wife of Islamic State leader charged in death of American: U.S. Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The wife of a deceased Islamic State leader was charged on Monday with conspiracy in the death of an American aid worker who was killed a year ago while being held hostage in Syria by the militant group, the U.S. Justice Departme…
Dissident Irish nationalists claim fatal Dublin shooting: BBC
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish nationalists opposed to Northern Ireland’s peace process have told the BBC they were behind a fatal shooting last Friday at a Dublin hotel, saying it was retaliation for the killing of an ally in 2012.
Laptop bomb may have blown hole in Somali plane: U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Investigators examining an explosion that blew a hole in a Somali airliner last week believe the damage was caused by a bomb hidden in a laptop computer, U.S. officials said on Monday.
Arab-Israeli lawmakers suspended for meeting families of killed Palestinians
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Three Arab-Israeli lawmakers were suspended on Monday from speaking in parliament as punishment for supporting families of Palestinian assailants killed by security forces after they attacked Israelis.
Canada to end bombing missions in Iraq and Syria
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday Canada would pull out six jets that have been bombing targets in Iraq and Syria, ending a controversial combat role in the fight against Islamic State.
Israel may bank on Obama’s successor for future U.S. aid pact: minister
JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israel may be unable to reach a new defense aid agreement with the Obama administration and could wait for the next U.S. president to secure better terms, a senior Israeli official said on Monday in a veiled rebuke sign…
Saudi Arabia says open to sending special forces into Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir on Monday held out the possibility of sending Saudi special forces into Syria as part of a U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State.
Colombia says rebels must free hostages before any peace talks
BOGOTA (Reuters) – The National Liberation Army, Colombia’s second-largest leftist rebel group, must release a civilian and a soldier held hostage before the government will agree to begin a peace process, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Monday.
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border
BEIRUT/ONCUPINAR, Turkey (Reuters) – The Syrian army advanced toward the Turkish border on Monday in a major offensive backed by Russia and Iran that rebels say now threatens the future of their nearly five-year-old insurrection against President Basha…
Migrant arrivals to Greece’s Lesbos rise after days of bad weather
ON BOARD THE AGIOS EFSTRATIOS, Greece (Reuters) – They waved, cheered and let out sighs of relief as their rubber boat, packed with dozens of mainly Syrian and Afghan refugees, approached the Greek coast guard ship that would rescue them at open sea ne…
