Muslims from violence-torn Rakhine voice support for Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
THANDWE, Myanmar (Reuters) – Muslim supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Saturday they hoped a government lead by her National League for Democracy (NLD) would improve their lives in Rakhine State, where many still face disc…
Turkish air strikes kill 11 Kurdish militants in southeast: military
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkish air strikes against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) bases in the southeastern province of Hakkari have killed 11 suspected militants and destroyed weapons depots and shelters, the military said on Saturday.
Taiwan ruling party replaces presidential pick with party chief
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s ruling party on Saturday named its chairman to run for the island’s top spot in coming national elections, replacing an existing pick in a move aimed at avoiding a trouncing by an opposition it fears could derail warming tie…
Mexico says drug boss Guzman narrowly evades capture, sustains injuries
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The world’s most-wanted drug boss, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, narrowly evaded security forces searching for him in the northwest of Mexico in recent days, sustaining injuries to his face and leg, the Mexican government said on F…
Merkel offers German investment if Ukraine tackles corruption
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel pressed Ukraine on Saturday to tackle corruption and roll back the influence of oligarchs, saying German businesses are ready to invest there if the right conditions are in place.
Malaysia’s opposition submits no-confidence motion against PM Najib
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – A Malaysian opposition lawmaker has submitted notice for a motion of no confidence against embattled Prime Minister Najib Razak for Monday’s parliament, when he will face the toughest test of his political career over a graft s…
Two killed in shooting at Shi’ite ceremony in Iran: Fars agency
DUBAI (Reuters) – Two young men were killed and two people wounded in a drive-by shooting attack at an event marking the Shi’ite religious festival of Ashura in Iran late on Friday night, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
Japan’s Abe sends ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine ahead of trilateral summit
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering on Saturday to mark the annual autumn festival at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine for war dead, seen as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism by many in Asia, Japanese media said.
Brazil police open preliminary probe on Rousseff’s campaign
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s federal police have opened a preliminary investigation into alleged irregularities in President Dilma Rousseff’s re-election campaign last year.
Turkey downs drone as Syria launches Aleppo offensive
BEIRUT/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey shot down a drone on Friday in an incident highlighting the dangers of multiple air combat operations over Syria, where government troops and their allies backed by Russian jets have launched an offensive against rebels…
