Sarkozy party rivals challenge re-election bid, snub speech
PARIS (Reuters) – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faced growing opposition on Sunday in his own party to his bid to return to power next year, with three leading rivals snubbing a major speech and a fourth joining the race.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high: U.N.
KABUL (Reuters) – Civilian casualties of the war in Afghanistan rose to record levels for the seventh year in row in 2015, as violence spread across the country in the wake of the withdrawal of most international troops, the United Nations reported on …
U.S. senators urge Poland to respect democracy, rule of law
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland should recommit to the respect for democracy, human rights, and rule of law, three U.S. senators said in a letter sent to the prime minister, referring to new laws on media and the constitutional court.
Huge fire engulfs venue at ‘Make in India’ event
MUMBAI (Reuters) – A huge fire engulfed the venue of a cultural event in Mumbai on Sunday that was being held at the opening of a “Make in India” week launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to drum up foreign investment.
Hariri says Lebanon will never be an “Iranian province”
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Sunni politician Saad al-Hariri said on Sunday Lebanon would never be an “Iranian province” hostile to Saudi Arabia, and attacked Shi’ite Hezbollah’s role in the Syrian war in a speech reflecting regional tensions.
No date set for Saudi king’s visit to Russia: SPA
DUBAI (Reuters) – No date has been set for Saudi King Salman’s visit to Russia, Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA reported on Sunday citing a source at the foreign ministry.
Central Africans cast their ballots for peace
BANGUI (Reuters) – Central Africans wrapped up voting to elect new democratic leadership on Sunday, determined to turn the page on years of bloodshed that has killed thousands and split the impoverished nation along religious and ethnic lines.
Czech PM says ready to protect Balkan borders in migrant crisis
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Central European leaders are ready to help Balkan countries seal their borders with Greece to stem the flow of migrants across the continent, Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka told Reuters on Sunday.
Modi urged to make reality match ‘Make in India’ hype
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Thousands of people and lion mascots swarmed the weekend opening of a “Make in India” drive to attract foreign direct investment, pitched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “the biggest brand that India has ever created”.
UAE sentences four to death for joining IS: news agency
DUBAI (Reuters) – A United Arab Emirates court sentenced four people to death in absentia on Sunday for joining the Islamic State militant group, the UAE state news agency WAM reported.
