U.N. experts report cluster bombs, gold smuggling in Darfur
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations sanctions monitors confirmed in their latest report the recent presence of cluster munitions in Sudan’s conflict-torn Darfur region in violation of a U.N. arms embargo while rebel groups earned cash from illici…
Mexico replaces top U.S. diplomats, citing hostile climate
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s government on Tuesday unexpectedly changed two of its top officials responsible for U.S. relations, citing concerns about an increasingly anti-Mexican climate across the border.
Turkey to readmit more migrants from Greece as EU deal faces protests
ANKARA/LESBOS, Greece (Reuters) – Turkey is ready to take in another 200 migrants deported from the Greek islands this week, a senior government official said, as it presses ahead with a disputed EU deal aimed at shutting down the main route for illega…
Libya’s self-declared National Salvation government stepping down: statement
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s self-declared National Salvation government said on Tuesday it was stepping down, just under a week after the arrival in Tripoli of a U.N.-backed national unity government tasked with rebuilding the chaotic country.
Rebels shoot down second Syrian jet in a month
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Rebels shot down a second Syrian warplane in less than a month on Tuesday and a monitoring group said they captured its pilot in an area near Aleppo where heavy fighting has erupted in recent days despite a cessation of hostili…
Top U.S. official: Iran not gaining access to U.S. financial system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior State Department official reassured concerned lawmakers on Tuesday that the Obama administration is not planning to allow Iran access to the U.S. financial system or use of the U.S. dollar for transactions.
Venezuela electoral body hinders opposition push to remove Maduro
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s electoral board said it was the only body allowed to reform referendum rules governing removal of the country’s president, throwing cold water on opposition plans to recall President Nicolas Maduro amid an economic crisi…
Russia pledges full support for U.N.-brokered Syria peace talks
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will support the efforts of U.N. mediator Staffan de Mistura to promote direct and inclusive talks between the sides in Syria’s conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told de Mistura on Tuesday.
French youths clash with police as turnout against labor bill wanes
PARIS (Reuters) – Young protesters clashed with police in Paris and across France on Tuesday on the sidelines of marches against plans to loosen the country’s protective labor laws, although the turnout was lower than during previous protests.
Irish PM offers more housing, infrastructure to woo independents
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has offered to boost a state house construction program and build more infrastructure to coax independent parliamentarians to support a new government, a draft document seen by Reuters showed on Tuesda…
