At least three wounded at Congo opposition rally: government
KINSHASA (Reuters) – At least three people were injured in Congo’s capital on Tuesday when a protest against perceived attempts by President Joseph Kabila to extend his mandate turned violent, the government said.
As pope visits, Afro-Cuban religion hopes for recognition
HAVANA (Reuters) – The air was choked with smoke from incense and cigars while the faithful sipped sugarcane liquor from a gourd at the altar and spat mist over the crowd.
Colombia’s president says Venezuela gestures could solve border spat
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday there had been important gestures made from Venezuela that could help facilitate a meeting with its President Nicolas Maduro in a bid to end a dispute between the two government…
Cuba’s Castro to travel to New York for U.N. General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Cuban President Raul Castro is set to address the U.N. General Assembly this month, the United Nations announced on Tuesday, the first time the Cuban leader will visit the United States as the island nation’s head of state.
U.S. does not plan cyber sanctions before Xi visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States does not plan to impose sanctions on Chinese entities for economic cyber attacks ahead of next week’s U.S. visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, a U.S. official and a person briefed on the White House’s thinkin…
U.S. reports 18 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies carried out 15 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and three in Syria on Monday, a U.S. military statement said.
Russian regional vote marred by signs of foul play
KOSTROMA, Russia (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party or candidates loyal to him have swept the board in local elections but in one region Reuters found signs of ballot stuffing, multiple voting and undue pressure on voters.
Saudi suspends Saudi Binladin Group over Mecca crane disaster
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia suspended construction giant Saudi Binladin Group from new contracts on Tuesday following Friday’s collapse of a crane in Mecca’s Grand Mosque which killed 107 people.
U.N. disarmament official to lead Syria gas attacks inquiry
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Senior U.N. disarmament official Virginia Gamba of Argentina will lead an international investigation aimed at assigning blame for chemical weapon attacks in Syria, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
Libya peace talks hit snag over proposed deal amendments
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Delegates for Libya’s internationally recognized government said on Tuesday it was recalling its team from U.N.-backed peace talks with rivals, complaining about amendments to a draft agreement meant to end their conflict.
