Love and loathing greet pope’s appeal for parishes to host refugees
ROME (Reuters) – At a recent meeting of Catholic parishioners in the small town of Castelgomberto in northern Italy, a man got up and shouted “My grandfather built that place for priests, not for Muslims”.
Kidnapped Dutch aid worker released in Afghanistan
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch aid worker Anja de Beer, who was kidnapped in Kabul nearly three months ago, was released on Friday, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
U.S., allies launch 28 air strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A coalition led by the United States bombarded Islamic State militants on Wednesday with 10 air strikes in Syria and 18 in Iraq, according to a statement released on Thursday.
Juncker appeals to Europe on refugees, as more move on
STRASBOURG (Reuters) – European Union chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker appealed to European countries on Wednesday to share out a wave of refugees crowding in on their frontiers, but at the same time promised tougher border controls to keep unwanted…
U.S. sends 75 more troops to Sinai to boost peacekeepers’ security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is sending an additional 75 U.S. troops and other assets to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula to bolster the security of international peacekeepers, who have come under attack from militants in recent days, the Pentagon s…
Greek conservative to seek pact with leftists first if he wins election
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek conservative leader Vangelis Meimarakis will seek an alliance with his main leftist rivals first if he wins this month’s election, insisting that the country must not miss the “last chance” to pull itself out of a seven-year cr…
Ugandan police fire tear gas again at rally of Museveni’s rival
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Ugandan police fired tear gas for a second consecutive day on Thursday to disperse supporters of presidential contender Amama Mbabazi, who is seeking to unseat veteran leader Yoweri Museveni in next year’s elections.
Venezuelans turn to homemade products as shortages drag on
CARACAS (Reuters) – From makeup to insect repellent, Venezuelans are looking to natural and homemade products in response to the chronic shortages resulting from a deepening economic crisis in the socialist-ruled country.
ICC judges issue warrants against two Kenyans for influencing witnesses
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court on Thursday unsealed, or made public, arrest warrants against two Kenyan men for “corruptly influencing witnesses” in the east African nation.
Greek bailout review in October to pave way for debt talks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – International creditors expect the first review of Greek reforms under the latest bailout to start in October, bringing changes to a memorandum of understanding signed with Athens and paving the way for debt rescheduling talks, eur…
