Saudi court upholds death sentence for Shi’ite cleric
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal against the death sentence passed this year on Shi’ite Muslim cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr who had called for pro-democracy demonstrations and whose arrest in 2012 spurred protests in…
South Africa’s Wits University to stay closed on Monday amid protests
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg said on Sunday it will remain closed on Monday as student protests are set to continue despite a pledge by South African President Jacob Zuma that university fees will not be …
Comedian favored to win Guatemalan presidency with politicians in disrepute
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – A former TV comedian with no experience in government is poised to win Guatemala’s presidential election on Sunday after a corruption scandal toppled the country’s last leader and fueled voter outrage with the political estab…
Congo Republic votes to decide on third term for president
BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) – Congo Republic voted on Sunday in a referendum to determine whether 71-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso can legally stand for a third consecutive term in next year’s election.
Support for Merkel’s conservatives at three year low on refugee crisis
BERLIN (Reuters) – Support for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives has dropped to its lowest level in more than three years, a poll showed on Sunday, as her allies in the state of Bavaria stepped up criticism of her handling of the refugee …
Yemen government forces make gains in southwest city Taiz, locals say
DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemeni forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi made gains on Sunday in the southwestern city of Taiz after days of battles with Houthi fighters, a local official and residents said.
Maldives president accuses former deputy of plot to oust him
MALE (Reuters) – President Abdulla Yameen of the Maldives said on Sunday his former deputy Ahmed Adheeb had plotted to impeach him, a day after Adheeb was arrested at the airport in connection with an attempt on Yameen’s life last month.
Cameron rules out second EU referendum if UK votes to leave: aide
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will not hold a second “In-Out” vote on its membership of the European Union if the public opt to leave the bloc at a referendum due by the end of 2017, a senior aide to Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday.
Ruling party seen fending off challenger as Tanzanians vote
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzania’s ruling party is expected to prevail in presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday against a challenge led by former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa, who has tapped into mounting anger over corruption and the s…
Rift on refugees spurs solidarity vs security risk to Europe’s unity
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A rift over Europe’s response to the sudden arrival of hundreds of thousands of refugees is leading some in Brussels to voice fears for the future of the European Union.
