Iranian general Soleimani denies rumors of his death
DUBAI (Reuters) – The commander of foreign operations by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards has shrugged off reports of his death or injury in fighting in Syria, an Iranian news agency said on Monday.
Kerry to back Kosovo reforms on first Balkan trip as U.S. diplomat
PARIS/PRISTINA (Reuters) – John Kerry, on his first trip to the Balkans as U.S. secretary of state, visits Kosovo on Wednesday to underscore Western concern over the slow pace of progress 16 years after a U.S.-led air war set it on the road to independ…
Israel to review EU Palestinian projects in settlement goods feud
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel threatened on Monday to review its cooperation with European Union projects that benefit Palestinians in the West Bank, citing the bloc’s labeling of exports from Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied territory.
Ukraine says can restore some power to Crimea when activists ready
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s government has asked Tatar activists to allow repairs to the Kakhova-Tital electricity line to Crimea, but will only start resuming power supplies to the peninsula at a time agreed with the activists, the energy minister said…
France says Russian strikes in Syria must only target Islamic State
PARIS (Reuters) – Russian air strikes in Syria must clearly target only Islamic State, France’s foreign ministry said on Monday in response to questions over recent raids by Moscow on opposition groups in the north of the country.
Germany increases security staff to manage refugee influx
BERLIN (Reuters) – A record influx of refugees has increased demand for security staff in Germany, the federal employment agency said on Monday, as the burden of managing large numbers of arrivals and securing refugee centers grows.
Thailand knew deported Chinese were refugees awaiting resettlement in Canada: U.N. document
BANGKOK (Reuters) – The Thai junta knew that two Chinese men it detained were refugees awaiting resettlement in Canada, but still deported them to China, according to a United Nations letter seen by Reuters.
Vatican leaks trial postponed after defendant changes lawyer
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – A Vatican trial into the theft of confidential Holy See documents was postponed on Monday until Dec. 7, dashing Church hopes of wrapping up the case before the start of the Roman Catholic Holy Year.
Thai junta briefly detains opposition leaders ahead of anti-graft inspection
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s army on Monday detained two leaders of an opposition group who were planning to visit a public park dedicated to the monarchy that has been at the center of a corruption scandal involving the military government.
France wants precise answers in IAEA Iran nuclear report
PARIS (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog must provide all the information it possesses with the “necessary detail” on whether Iran has in the past carried out work related to nuclear weapons, France’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
