Britain says deploying military personnel to Afghan Helmand province
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Tuesday it had sent military personnel to the southern Afghanistan province of Helmand following reports that the district capital Sangin was on the verge of falling to Taliban forces.
Opposition says 19 dead in Djibouti violence, government says only nine wounded
DJIBOUTI (Reuters) – A Djibouti opposition group said at least 19 people were killed in clashes with police that began when people were marking a religious celebration, while the government said just nine people were wounded when police fought armed in…
Panama court orders detention of ex-president over spying
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Panama’s top court on Monday ordered the detention of former President Ricardo Martinelli who is alleged to have used public money to spy on more than 150 people illegally, one of several accusations he faces.
Thai court to give verdict in British backpackers murder trial
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A Thai court will deliver a long-awaited verdict this week in the high-profile case of two Myanmar migrant workers accused of the brutal murder of two British backpackers on the holiday island of Koh Tao.
U.N. mulls ‘light’ options to monitor possible Syria truce: envoys
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations is mulling “light touch” options for monitoring a possible ceasefire in Syria that would keep its risks to a minimum by relying largely on Syrians already on the ground, diplomatic sources said.
Philippines vice president top contender for president: opinion poll
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay has overtaken Senator Grace Poe as the top contender to win presidential elections next year in an opinion poll published on Tuesday.
China anti-terror law may restrict media reporting on attacks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China may further restrict the right of media to report on details of terror attacks, state media reported on Tuesday, under a tough new law that could be passed before the end of the month.
China says more Western countries will follow Britain to improve ties
BEIJING (Reuters) – More Western countries will follow Britain in improving ties with China, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was quoted as saying on Tuesday, describing relations with London over the past year as a “bright spot” in China’s diplomacy.
Six arrested over small blast outside Hong Kong legislature
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police confirmed on Tuesday that six men had been arrested in connection with a small blast outside the city’s Legislative Council earlier this month.
Groups call on U.S. to grant asylum to Bangladesh bloggers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A coalition of human rights groups called on the United States on Monday to grant temporary visas to secular writers from Bangladesh after a series of bloody attacks by Islamist militants.
