Three militants, one soldier killed in Tunisia clashes: source
TUNIS (Reuters) – At least three Islamist militants and a Tunisian soldier were killed on Sunday in clashes in the central Kasserine province, near the Algerian border, a security source said.
Argentine presidential TV debate may be ruling party’s last chance
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s ruling party presidential candidate, Daniel Scioli, lagging in the opinion polls, will have to win points in Sunday night’s debate against his business-friendly rival if he hopes to revive his campaign in time to wi…
Regional tensions, Paris attacks hang over APEC summit
MANILA (Reuters) – Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion peo…
Suicide attack on foreign convoy in Afghanistan kills one: police
KABUL (Reuters) – A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of foreign forces just outside the city of Lashkar Gah in the volatile southern Afghan province of Helmand, killing one civilian and wounding 12 others, local officials said on Sunday.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards target popular messaging app in widening crackdown
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian authorities have arrested administrators of more than 20 groups on the messaging app Telegram for spreading “immoral content”, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, the latest detentions in a clampdown on freedom …
Romania PM announces technocrat cabinet, requires parliament support
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s Prime Minister-designate Dacian Ciolos unveiled a cabinet of technocrats with a one-year term on Sunday, including European Union experts, diplomats and civil society leaders, which is expected to win broad support in pa…
U.S., allies conduct 18 strikes in Syria, Iraq: military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S.-led coalition conducted 18 strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq on Saturday, the U.S. military said on Sunday.
Ukrainian soldier killed in violence in east
KIEV (Reuters) – A Ukrainian serviceman was killed and eight were wounded in attacks by pro-Russian separatists in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday, as both sides reported renewed violence despite a ceasefire deal.
Bavarian allies pressure Merkel to reverse refugee policy
BERLIN (Reuters) – Bavarian allies cranked up pressure on German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday to reverse her “open-door” refugee policy, saying the deadly attacks in Paris underlined the need for tougher measures to control the influx of migrants…
South Korea vows no tolerance after violent protest in Seoul
SEOUL (Reuters) – The South Korean government vowed on Sunday to crack down on any more violent protests, a day after dozens were arrested during a rally against labor reforms, the largest street protest of President Park Geun-hye’s term.
