Brexit, Brussels and the art of dealmaking
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The deal David Cameron has asked Britons to vote on to remain in what he calls a “reformed EU” has been years in the making — and its making says much about how today’s European Union works.
Saudi Arabia says war games will boost military ties with Muslim allies
RIYADH (Reuters) – The Middle East’s largest ever war games are now underway and will boost military cooperation between the 20 Muslim nations taking part, host country Saudi Arabia said on Monday, as it seeks to check the growing influence of arch riv…
Deal reached to end Indian caste protests
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Members of a rural Indian caste reached a deal late on Monday to end their protests that paralyzed the north Indian state of Haryana and cut water supplies to Delhi’s 20 million residents, a protest leader and a police source said…
Turkish army presses crackdown on Kurdish militants, Europe worried over rights
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s military said on Monday it had killed 14 militants in a drive against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in the southeast as an envoy from the European parliament denounced what she said were rights abuses by Ankar…
Germany, France press for peace plan action ahead of Ukraine visit
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany and France on Monday called for the implementation of the Minsk peace plan for Ukraine, urging both Moscow and Kiev to set aside differences and push forward with reforms.
Congo to let 150 adopted children leave country after two-year wait
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo will allow some 150 children adopted by foreign parents, mostly Americans, to leave the country after spending more than two years in legal limbo, the interior ministry said on Monday.
South Africa’s Zuma to visit Iran on Sunday: statement
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma will visit Iran on Sunday and Monday to “strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries” the presidency said on Monday without elaborating.
EU says Ukraine at ‘critical juncture’, must stick to reforms
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Ukraine’s renewed political crisis has left the country at a “critical juncture” but Kiev must stick to necessary reforms, the European Union said on Monday after Kiev’s ruling coalition last week lost its majority in the parliamen…
Indian caste protesters keep up blockade; Delhi water restored
BAHADURGARH, India/DELHI (Reuters) – Rural Indian protesters paralyzed a northern state on Monday despite a deal giving them more government jobs, but there was relief for New Delhi’s 20 million residents as the army retook control of their main water …
Serbia says wants to preserve good relations with Russia: PM
LONDON (Reuters) – Serbia wants to preserve its “good” relations with Russia despite its main goal being to join the European Union, the country’s prime minister, Aleksandar Vucic, said on Monday.
