Egyptian leftist Sabahy eyes united opposition to challenge Sisi
CAIRO (Reuters) – A prominent opponent of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt’s fragmented pro-democracy opposition parties had “failed” the country and he vowed to forge a new movement able to provide a genuine alternative to the current governm…
Are UK’s tabloids falling out of love with Prince William and Kate?
LONDON (Reuters) – For the last six years, Prince William and his wife Kate have been the darlings of the world’s media, gracing the front pages of newspapers and magazines across the globe with their good looks, easy charm and two photogenic children …
Third of Kenyan budget lost to corruption: anti-graft chief
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya is losing a third of its state budget – the equivalent of about $6 billion – to corruption every year, the country’s new anti-graft chief told Reuters, saying his agency was badly short of staff and modern equipment to tackle …
Killer of South African anti-apartheid hero Hani to be freed on parole
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The convicted killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani will be freed on parole in two weeks after more than 20 years in prison, a Pretoria court ruled on Thursday.
New Islamic State leader in Libya says group ‘stronger every day’
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – A senior Islamic State militant has said in an interview identifying him as the new leader of the jihadists’ Libyan offshoot that the extremist organization is getting “stronger every day” in the north African country.
Israeli official links Netanyahu’s canceled U.S. trip to defense aid hold-up
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A hold-up over a new U.S. defense package for Israel was behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to forgo a meeting with President Barack Obama in Washington this month, a senior Israeli official said on Thursday.
EU tells Russia to free hunger-striking Ukrainian pilot Savchenko
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The European Union’s foreign policy chief on Thursday told Russia to free Nadezhda Savchenko, a Ukrainian pilot accused over the killing of two Russian journalists, as Savchenko relaxed a hunger strike by starting to take liquids.
Insurgents in Syria attack government positions
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Insurgent groups attacked several Syrian government positions in Hama province on Thursday in what a rebel commander said was the biggest rebel assault in the area since a cessation of hostilities agreement came into effect two weeks…
China says Taiwan president-elect must prove does not back independence
BEIJING (Reuters) – Taiwan president-elect Tsai Ing-wen must “prove” her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is not pro-independence before Beijing will deal with her, a senior member of China’s largely rubber stamp parliament said on Thursday.
Foreign captives held by Philippine militants appeal for help
MANILA (Reuters) – Three foreigners kidnapped by militants in the Philippines nearly six months ago have appealed to their governments for help to secure their release, as their al Qaeda-linked captors issued a one month deadline for their demands to b…
