Russian soldiers geolocated by photos in multiple Syria locations, bloggers say
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Three serving or former Russian soldiers have been geolocated by photographs in Syria, including locations near Hama, Aleppo and Homs, Russian bloggers said on Sunday, suggesting the Kremlin’s operation stretches well beyond its air …
Italy’s divided right unites for anti-Renzi rally
BOLOGNA, Italy (Reuters) – Italy’s divided conservative parties joined forces for a rally in the northern town of Bologna on Sunday, promising to work together to oppose and oust center-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Rwandan President warns of escalating violence in Burundi
KIGALI (Reuters) – Rwandan President Paul Kagame implored neighboring Burundi to avoid the ethnic violence that ended in genocide in his country in 1994, in an emotional speech that was shared on social media on Sunday.
Opposition candidate Macri leads Argentina presidential race: poll
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Opposition challenger Mauricio Macri has opened up an eight point lead in Argentina’s presidential election race over the leftist ruling party candidate, a poll showed on Sunday, two weeks ahead of the Nov. 22 run-off.
As hardliners crack down, Iran’s president calls for freer media
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for more transparent media regulations on Sunday in an apparent attempt to shield journalists from a crackdown by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), a hardline force virulently oppos…
Islamic State kidnaps, kills seven in southern Afghanistan: police
KANDAHAR (Reuters) – Islamic State militants kidnapped and killed seven people, including three women, in the southern province of Zabul, a police official said on Sunday, amid heavy fighting in the region between the group and Taliban insurgents.
Pope deplores Vatican leaks, says reforms will continue
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the leak of sensitive Vatican documents as a deplorable crime but said it would not distract him from forging ahead with reforms at the Holy See.
EU’s Tusk urges Germany to help secure European borders
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany needs to be tougher in the refugee crisis and do more to help secure Europe’s external borders, European Council President Donald Tusk said ahead of a meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday.
Indian PM Modi suffers defeat in Bihar election
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi suffered a heavy defeat on Sunday in an election in Bihar, India’s third most-populous state, signaling the waning power of a leader who until recently had an unrivalled reputation as a vote winner.
Nigeria’s Buhari to swear in ministers on Wednesday
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is to swear in members of his cabinet on Wednesday, a presidency statement said on Sunday, ending a five-month wait for a cabinet to be installed in Africa’s most populace nation.
