Exclusive: U.S. delivers ammunition to Syrian Arab fighters battling Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has carried out a fresh delivery of ammunition to fighters from the Syrian Arab Coalition battling Islamic State in northern Syria, pushing ahead with a strategy that initially unnerved ally Turkey, a U.S. offic…
Holder of Syrian passport found in Paris traveled through Balkans
ATHENS (Reuters) – The holder of a Syrian passport found near the body of one of the gunmen who died in Friday night’s attacks in Paris was registered as a refugee in several European countries last month, authorities said.
Niger opposition figure arrested after returning from exile
NIAMEY (Reuters) – Niger opposition leader Hama Amadou was arrested when he flew in to the capital on Saturday as security forces blocked off the airport, a year after he fled the country when sought by investigators probing a child trafficking ring.
Japan to beef up security measures in wake of Paris attack: PM spokesman
BELEK, Turkey (Reuters) – Japan will take anti-terrorism measures at home and to protect its citizens overseas in the wake of the attacks in Paris that killed more than 120 people, a spokesman for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Sunday.
Three militants, one soldier killed in Tunisia clashes: source
TUNIS (Reuters) – At least three Islamist militants and a Tunisian soldier were killed on Sunday in clashes in the central Kasserine province, near the Algerian border, a security source said.
Argentine presidential TV debate may be ruling party’s last chance
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s ruling party presidential candidate, Daniel Scioli, lagging in the opinion polls, will have to win points in Sunday night’s debate against his business-friendly rival if he hopes to revive his campaign in time to wi…
Regional tensions, Paris attacks hang over APEC summit
MANILA (Reuters) – Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion peo…
Suicide attack on foreign convoy in Afghanistan kills one: police
KABUL (Reuters) – A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of foreign forces just outside the city of Lashkar Gah in the volatile southern Afghan province of Helmand, killing one civilian and wounding 12 others, local officials said on Sunday.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards target popular messaging app in widening crackdown
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian authorities have arrested administrators of more than 20 groups on the messaging app Telegram for spreading “immoral content”, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, the latest detentions in a clampdown on freedom …
Romania PM announces technocrat cabinet, requires parliament support
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s Prime Minister-designate Dacian Ciolos unveiled a cabinet of technocrats with a one-year term on Sunday, including European Union experts, diplomats and civil society leaders, which is expected to win broad support in pa…
