Poland hopes for agreement with UK on benefits for EU migrants
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s Prime Minister Beata Szydlo said on Thursday that she hoped for an agreement with Britain over welfare benefits for European Union’s migrants to Britain which London wants to curb.
Arab coalition seizes Yemeni Red Sea islands from Houthis, Saleh
DUBAI (Reuters) – Arab coalition forces have captured a Yemeni Red Sea archipelago used by Iran-allied Houthis for storing and smuggling weapons into Yemen, the Saudi-led alliance and local fishermen said on Thursday.
Syrian fighters arrive in Idlib after Homs ceasefire deal: monitoring group
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Buses carrying Syrian rebel fighters and their families safely reached the northwestern city of Idlib overnight after withdrawing from Homs under a local ceasefire agreement, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Thursday.
Japan needs immigrants to boost population or could lose to China: minister
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan should craft an “integrated” immigration policy to cope with its shrinking population, or risk losing out to an ageing China in competition for vital foreign workers, the cabinet minister for administrative reform said on Thursd…
Hong Kong police seek two suspects after small blast outside assembly
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police are investigating a small fire and explosion outside the city’s legislature hours after a contentious copyright bill, which opponents say will restrict freedom of expression, had been up for debate.
Australian police charge five over plot to attack government buildings
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian police said they had charged a 20-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy with conspiracy to attack government buildings after they were arrested during early-morning raids by counter-terrorism police in Sydney on Thursday.
China dominates list of most expensive cities for expats in Asia
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Chinese cities dominate a list of the 20 most expensive in the Asia-Pacific region for expatriates, as the yuan strengthens against rival currencies, a cost of living survey by ECA International shows. [CNY/]
Philippines, Australia vow cooperation against Islamic militants
MANILA (Reuters) – Australia agreed on Thursday to help the Philippines improve its surveillance, intelligence and forensic investigation to prevent Paris-style attacks by Islamist militants in Southeast Asia.At least five Islamist militant groups in t…
Former ally of jailed China official in good health shortly before death: report
BEIJING (Reuters) – A 44-year-old former business ally of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai was in good health in jail shortly before he died of a heart attack, a Chinese online news outlet reported, adding to the mystery over his death.
Outgoing president entreats Argentines to protect her legacy
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – In her last speech as Argentine president, Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday entreated the thousands of supporters gathered to bid her farewell in the center of Buenos Aires to ensure that her legacy is not destroyed.
