Most Portuguese do not believe leftist government is possible: poll
LISBON (Reuters) – One in three Portuguese believe three left-wing parties could form the country’s next government, but almost twice as many say they will fail to agree on a coalition, leaving the center-right in power, a poll indicated on Tuesday.
U.S. discusses South China Sea plans with Australia
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary Ash Carter met their Australian counterparts in Boston on Tuesday to discuss expanded cooperation in the South China Sea and possible U.S. patrols within 12 nautical miles of a…
Britain and China to hail ‘golden’ ties during Xi visit
LONDON (Reuters) – When British finance minister George Osborne told Chinese students his daughter studied Mandarin during a visit to Beijing in 2013, it was a clear personal bid to heal strained ties.
Italy’s Senate votes to diminish power in boost for Renzi
ROME (Reuters) – The Italian Senate voted on Tuesday to curtail its powers in a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who has overcome determined opposition to push through the reform that he says will make the country more governable.
Japan, China agree to promote dialogue despite UNESCO dispute
TOKYO (Reuters) – Senior officials of Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to pursue high-level dialogue to mend frayed relations, a Japanese government official said.
Brazil minister says should not paralyze country with impeachment
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s institutional communications minister said on Tuesday congress should not punish the Brazilian people and paralyze the country with impeachment proceedings, saying the requests to oust the presi…
Myanmar to hold landmark vote as planned on November 8: state TV
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar’s general election will go ahead as scheduled on Nov. 8, according to an announcement on state-run television on Tuesday night.
Tunisia struggles to reform in face of protests
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia is under pressure to speed up economic reforms, especially after two deadly attacks this year on its tourism industry, but the government is struggling with internal splits and resistance from trade unions and political oppone…
Portugal Socialist leader says best placed to form next government
LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s Socialists are better placed to form a stable government than the center-right, after two far-left parties dropped their opposition to European Union rules on reducing budget deficits, the party’s leader said on Tuesday.
Iran parliament approves nuclear deal bill in victory for Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s conservative-dominated parliament passed a bill on Tuesday approving its nuclear deal with world powers, signaling victory for the government over hardline opponents who worry the accord opens a door to wider rapprochement with…
