Iraq PM sacks cabinet officials, says reform drive under threat
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s prime minister dismissed his cabinet secretary on Wednesday as part of an ambitious reform drive he said was under threat from corrupt politicians and Shi’ite militia leaders who use their armed followers for political ends.
Heavy clashes in Libya undermine U.N. peace talks
BENGHAZI, Libya/GENEVA (Reuters) – Islamic State fought separate battles with forces loyal to Libya’s official government and with a rival group on Wednesday, as growing violence threatened to make U.N.-mediated peace efforts irrelevant.
IAEA to discuss its role, money needs under Iran deal on Aug 25
VIENNA (Reuters) – An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting later this month will consider how to finance the monitoring of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers, a crucial step toward an eventual end of sanctions on Tehran.
IAEA to discuss its role, money needs under Iran deal on Aug 25
VIENNA (Reuters) – An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting later this month will consider how to finance the monitoring of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers, a crucial step toward an eventual end of sanctions on Tehran.
Dengue rife, malaria spreading in filthy streets of Yemen: charity
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Rubbish piling up on the streets of Yemeni towns is helping the spread of dengue fever and malaria, a charity employing local people to clear up the filth said on Wednesday, as fighting, baking heat and a lack of f…
U.S., allies conduct 19 air strikes in Syria, Iraq: U.S. military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State forces in Syria with nine air strikes on Tuesday, and also conducted 10 strikes against the militant group in Iraq, according to a statement released on Wednesday.
South Korean, 80, sets himself on fire in anti-Japan protest
SEOUL (Reuters) – A 80-year old South Korean set himself on fire on Wednesday during a protest calling for Japan to apologize for forcing Korean girls and women to work in military brothels during World War Two, days ahead of the anniversary of the end…
Sweden, Ecuador aim to break deadlock in Assange case
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden and Ecuador have agreed to hold talks to break a deadlock over questioning Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, but investigations into three of four cases against him are likely to be dropped in the coming days due to statute…
Helicopter crashes into lagoon in Nigeria’s Lagos, killing three: NEMA
LAGOS (Reuters) – A helicopter crashed into a lagoon in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring three, a spokesman for Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said.
Head of scandal-hit U.N. Central Africa force resigns: U.N. chief
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic has resigned after a fresh round of allegations of sexual abuse and excessive use of force by peacekeepers, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sa…
