Iran’s Revolutionary Guards target popular messaging app in widening crackdown
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian authorities have arrested administrators of more than 20 groups on the messaging app Telegram for spreading “immoral content”, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, the latest detentions in a clampdown on freedom …
Romania PM announces technocrat cabinet, requires parliament support
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s Prime Minister-designate Dacian Ciolos unveiled a cabinet of technocrats with a one-year term on Sunday, including European Union experts, diplomats and civil society leaders, which is expected to win broad support in pa…
U.S., allies conduct 18 strikes in Syria, Iraq: military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S.-led coalition conducted 18 strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq on Saturday, the U.S. military said on Sunday.
Ukrainian soldier killed in violence in east
KIEV (Reuters) – A Ukrainian serviceman was killed and eight were wounded in attacks by pro-Russian separatists in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday, as both sides reported renewed violence despite a ceasefire deal.
Bavarian allies pressure Merkel to reverse refugee policy
BERLIN (Reuters) – Bavarian allies cranked up pressure on German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday to reverse her “open-door” refugee policy, saying the deadly attacks in Paris underlined the need for tougher measures to control the influx of migrants…
South Korea vows no tolerance after violent protest in Seoul
SEOUL (Reuters) – The South Korean government vowed on Sunday to crack down on any more violent protests, a day after dozens were arrested during a rally against labor reforms, the largest street protest of President Park Geun-hye’s term.
Charismatic Canadian PM mobbed by selfie seekers on world debut
BELEK, Turkey (Reuters) – Justin Trudeau, Canada’s charismatic new prime minister, made his international debut on Sunday and was greeted by business executives seeking selfie pictures and an appointment book full of meeting requests from the world’s m…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi meets parliament boss ahead of key house session
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) – Myanmar’s triumphant opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi held talks with the powerful parliament chairman on Sunday after an election landslide set to usher in a new democratic era and sweep out much of the military old gu…
Egypt finds 15 dead African migrants near Israel border: sources
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian police found the bodies of 15 African migrants on Sunday who appeared to have been shot dead in the turbulent area of northern Sinai near the border with Israel, security sources said.
Paris attack puts terrorism center-stage as world leaders meet in Turkey
BELEK, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged world leaders on Saturday to prioritize the fight against terrorism as they gathered for a summit in southwestern Turkey, saying the Paris attacks claimed by Islamic State showed the time…
