More than 700 pilgrims die in crush in worst haj disaster for 25 years
MINA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – At least 717 pilgrims from around the world were killed on Thursday in a crush outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi authorities said, in the worst disaster to strike the annual haj pilgrimage for 25 years.
Britain’s EU opponents join forces with ‘Out’ campaign group
DONCASTER, England (Reuters) – Opponents of Britain’s membership of the European Union have joined forces to create a group that will lead the ‘Out’ campaign in an EU referendum due by the end of 2017.
Britain’s Osborne says wants to lead trade mission to Iran: FT
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s second most powerful man, George Osborne, will lead a trade delegation to Iran next year if the Islamic Republic honors a nuclear deal with world powers, the Financial Times reported.
Obama to host China’s President Xi amid simmering tensions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for his first U.S. state visit on Friday, but the pomp and pageantry will not be enough to mask tensions over alleged Chinese cyber spying, Beijing’s economic policies and territorial disputes with its neighbors.
Mexico parents of 43 missing students reject President’s response to demands
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Parents of 43 Mexican students kidnapped and apparently massacred a year ago demanded a new probe into their fate on Thursday, accusing President Enrique Pena Nieto of ignoring their demands to solve a crime that has battered Me…
Obama and Putin to meet; Syria and Ukraine vie for attention
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in New York next week at a time of high tension in Europe and the Middle East, but the Kremlin and the White House disagreed on Thursday over the t…
U.S. hosts meeting next week in bid to wrap up Pacific trade pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has called ministers from the 12 nations negotiating a Pacific trade deal for a meeting Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 in a bid to finish the pact, a key part of the U.S. administration’s engagement with Asia.
U.S., allies review Afghan pullback options: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and allied defense officials, increasingly wary of White House plans to scale back the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, are reviewing new drawdown options that include keeping thousands of American troops in the country beyond …
Obama, Greece’s Tsipras discuss debt, refugees, Cyprus talks in call
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday to congratulate him on his party’s recent success in the Sept. 20 elections, the White House said.
More than 700 pilgrims die in crush in worst haj disaster for 25 years
MINA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – At least 717 pilgrims from around the world were killed on Thursday in a crush outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi authorities said, in the worst disaster to strike the annual haj pilgrimage for 25 years.
