Exclusive – China’s Xi lauds Britain for ‘visionary’ openness, prods others to emulate
(Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping heaped praise on Britain for what he called a “visionary and strategic choice” to strengthen commercial ties with China, as he prepared for a state visit to the United Kingdom that’s expected to be richer in pom…
German aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan released
KABUL (Reuters) – A German aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan in August has been released safely, the German development agency GIZ said in a statement.
Canadian PM stumps for votes with ex drug-using Toronto mayor
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, battling for votes in the crucial suburbs of Toronto just two days before a tight election, rallied supporters on Saturday at a raucous event promoted by controversial former Toronto mayor Rob…
Syrian army, backed by Iranian fighters, advance south of Aleppo: monitor
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian troops backed by Hezbollah and Iranian fighters made advances on Saturday in their offensive to retake territory around the northern city of Aleppo from insurgents and jihadist fighters, a monitoring group said.
Canadian contenders battle in final days of election campaign
TORONTO/HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) – Canada’s political leaders began their final weekend dashes on Saturday before voters decide on Monday whether to grant Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper a rare fourth consecutive mandate after a long a…
Yemen mulls U.N. invitation to attend peace talks
DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said on Saturday it was studying an invitation from the United Nations to attend talks aimed at ending a war between a Saudi-led coalition and Houthi militiamen who control much of the country including…
U.S. group scales back plan to monitor Egypt election
CAIRO (Reuters) – Democracy International said on Friday it would monitor Egypt’s parliamentary elections but has scaled back its plans after having trouble getting visas for all its staff.
China’s lighthouses in Spratlys beckon recognition from passing ships
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The next time the United States sends warships by China’s man-made islands in the disputed South China, officers aboard will have to decide how, if at all, they will engage with a pair of giant lighthouses that Beijing lit up there this month.
China, Britain to benefit from ‘golden era’ in ties – Cameron
LONDON, (Reuters) – Trade and investment between China and Britain can benefit further from a “golden era” in their bilateral relations, British Prime Minister David Cameron said ahead of a state visit to London by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Guinea president Conde wins re-election with clear majority
CONAKRY (Reuters) – Guinea’s electoral commission on Saturday declared President Alpha Conde winner of an Oct. 11 election to give him a second five-year term.
