Burkina Faso army arrests dozens of suspects after armory raid
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Burkina Faso’s army has arrested a total of about 40 suspects after an armory raid last week on the outskirts of the capital Ouagadougou, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
Venezuela’s economic crisis will sink Maduro: opposition
CARACAS (Reuters) – President Nicolas Maduro is unlikely to complete his six-year term, and could even be replaced this year, as Venezuela’s economic crisis worsens, the head of the new opposition-led congress said on Tuesday.
German Jews fear rising antisemitism during Mideast refugee influx
BERLIN (Reuters) – When Judith G. helped out at a refugee center near Frankfurt last October and identified herself as Jewish, she was spat on and insulted.
New U.S. rules allow infrastructure projects, movie shoots in Cuba
WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) – The United States approved a wider range of commerce with Cuba on Tuesday, making it easier for U.S. companies to film movies, finance exports and do business with the Communist government on public infrastructure projects…
Canada government discriminated against aboriginal children: tribunal
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The government of Canada discriminated against aboriginal children by underfunding welfare services on reserves, a human rights tribunal ruled on Tuesday, a decision that could affect how Ottawa funds education, healthcare and housin…
Stockholm police investigating explosion outside shopping center
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Police were investigating an explosion outside an up-market shopping center in central Stockholm on Tuesday, although there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Anger in Italy as statues covered to save Iranian blushes
ROME (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi came under fire on Tuesday after ancient nude statues in Rome’s Capitoline museum were covered up to avoid any possible offense to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani who is visiting the country.
Greek PM Tsipras says pension reform difficult but must go ahead
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras defended plans to reform the country’s pension system on Tuesday, saying it was a difficult but necessary plan to prevent the system from imploding.
Garrulous Maduro has addressed Venezuela for 500 hours: group
CARACAS (Reuters) – President Nicolas Maduro has spent more than 500 hours addressing Venezuela since winning power nearly three years ago, demonstrating a loquacity reminiscent of his late predecessor Hugo Chavez, according to a watchdog.
German coalition rifts deepen as Merkel ally threatens legal steps
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Bavarian allies, deepening a coalition rift over refugee policies, threatened on Tuesday to take her government to court if their demand to stem the flow of asylum seekers is not met.
