Saudi Arabia says open to sending special forces into Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir on Monday held out the possibility of sending Saudi special forces into Syria as part of a U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State.
Colombia says rebels must free hostages before any peace talks
BOGOTA (Reuters) – The National Liberation Army, Colombia’s second-largest leftist rebel group, must release a civilian and a soldier held hostage before the government will agree to begin a peace process, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Monday.
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border
BEIRUT/ONCUPINAR, Turkey (Reuters) – The Syrian army advanced toward the Turkish border on Monday in a major offensive backed by Russia and Iran that rebels say now threatens the future of their nearly five-year-old insurrection against President Basha…
Migrant arrivals to Greece’s Lesbos rise after days of bad weather
ON BOARD THE AGIOS EFSTRATIOS, Greece (Reuters) – They waved, cheered and let out sighs of relief as their rubber boat, packed with dozens of mainly Syrian and Afghan refugees, approached the Greek coast guard ship that would rescue them at open sea ne…
At least 21 Hutus killed in ‘alarming’ east Congo violence: U.N.
KINSHASA (Reuters) – At least 21 people were killed, 40 wounded and dozens of houses burned in weekend attacks aimed at Hutus in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Monday, expressing alarm at rising ethnic violence.
Four killed in crash of Russian military helicopter
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Four people were killed when a Mi-8 helicopter owned by the Russian Defense Ministry crashed on Monday in the Pskov region of northwest Russia, local news agencies reported, quoting the ministry.
Kerry hopes for talks in weeks on ending Yemen conflict
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday it may be possible to hold talks over the next few weeks on ending the conflict in Yemen.
More rescued two days after Taiwan quake; toll could exceed 100
TAINAN, Taiwan (Reuters) – Rescuers pulled out alive an eight-year-old girl and her aunt from the rubble of a Taiwan apartment block on Monday, more than 60 hours after it was toppled by a quake, as the mayor of the southern city of Tainan warned the d…
Turkey’s Erdogan threatened to flood Europe with migrants: Greek website
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan threatened in November to flood Europe with migrants if European Union leaders did not offer him a better deal to help manage the Middle East refugee crisis, a Greek news website said on Monday.
Obama, Italy’s Mattarella discuss fight against Islamic State in Libya
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and Italian President Sergio Mattarella met on Monday in the White House and discussed efforts to work together to combat the Islamic State in Libya.
