Germany, France can’t solve refugee issue without me: Italy PM
BERLIN (Reuters) – It is unacceptable for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to cut deals on Europe’s refugee crisis with French President Francois Hollande and the head of the European Commission without involving Italy, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Ren…
British PM Cameron to meet EU’s Tusk on Sunday as package takes shape
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron will meet European Council President Donald Tusk in London on Sunday, an EU spokesman said, as officials prepare to reveal details of reform negotiations next week.
Iran calls on Saudi Arabia ‘to stop increasing tension’ in Middle East
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia must stop its actions which increase tension in the Middle East, Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said during a visit to Moscow on Thursday.
Iran’s Rouhani in France to revive business ties after nuclear deal
PARIS (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told French business leaders on Wednesday that Iran was open for investment as he started a visit in France to revive business ties despite diplomatic differences.
Kidnapped Al Jazeera journalists freed in Yemen: network
DUBAI (Reuters) – Two journalists and a driver working for the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera Arabic TV channel were freed in Yemen on Thursday, the network said, ten days after they were abducted by gunmen in the war-torn southwestern city of Taiz.
Twelve migrants drown as boat sinks off Greek island
ATHENS (Reuters) – Twelve migrants drowned when their boat sank off a Greek island close to Turkey, the Greek coastguard said on Thursday, as people continue to make crossings to Europe despite the harsh winter conditions.
Unease stirs as Myanmar’s Suu Kyi reaches out to former foes
YANGON (Reuters) – When leaders of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy huddled this month to discuss the transfer of power in Myanmar, they quickly reached decisions on who from the party should take the key posts in the next parliament.
Honoring Holocaust heroes, Obama warns against rise of intolerance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama warned on Wednesday against the rise of religious intolerance in veiled criticism of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during an event to honor men and women who helped save Jews from peril in …
Sweden may expel up to 80,000 of last year’s asylum seekers: report
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden is preparing to deport up to 80,000 of last year’s record number of asylum seekers, Interior Minister Anders Ygeman said in an interview with business daily Dagens Industri on Thursday.
Vietnam party boss says tough job ahead for new, expanded leadership
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s Communist Party unveiled a new politburo on Thursday with 12 newcomers and members of the controversial outgoing premier’s cabinet, expanding the leadership of a party facing a “heavy” workload of economic reforms.
