Norwegian ship rescues more than 600 migrants in the Mediterranean
OSLO (Reuters) – A Norwegian ship rescued more than 600 migrants from two wooden boats on Monday in the southern part of the Mediterranean, the Norwegian police said on Twitter.
In Athens, flag-waving Greeks rally to show support for euro
ATHENS (Reuters) – Thousands rallied in front of the Greek parliament on Monday to show support for Athens’s place in the euro zone as leaders of the single-currency bloc gathered in Brussels to discuss the cash-strapped country’s fate.
EU keeps up pressure on Russia by extending economic sanctions
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – European Union foreign ministers extended economic sanctions on Russia until Jan. 31 on Monday, keeping up pressure on Moscow to help resolve the Ukraine conflict.
EU keeps up pressure on Russia by extending economic sanctions
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – European Union foreign ministers extended economic sanctions on Russia until Jan. 31 on Monday, keeping up pressure on Moscow to help resolve the Ukraine conflict.
Venezuela to hold parliamentary election on December 6
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s parliamentary election will be held on Dec. 6, authorities announced on Monday, ending lengthy speculation over the date for a vote that surveys showed was likely to punish the ruling socialists.
U.S. pledges troops, equipment for NATO rapid response force
MUENSTER, Germany (Reuters) – The United States said on Monday it would contribute special operations forces, intelligence and other high-end military assets to a new NATO rapid response force that aims in part to deter any future actions by Russia.
France wants strong nuclear agreement with Iran
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – France wants a robust nuclear agreement with Iran that must include a strong verification mechanism to check Tehran’s compliance with any deal, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Monday.
Iran says good nuclear deal more important than deadline
DUBAI (Reuters) – It is worth missing the June 30 deadline in nuclear talks between Iran and world powers by a few days in order to get a good deal, Iran’s foreign minister was quoted as saying on Monday.
France vows to strengthen cooperation with U.N. mission in Mali
BAMAKO (Reuters) – France vowed on Monday to strengthen cooperation with the U.N. mission in Mali as it seeks to implement an ambitious peace deal aimed at stabilizing the volatile north.
Germany frees Al Jazeera journalist despite Egypt’s request
BERLIN (Reuters) – Prominent Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Mansour walked free from a Berlin prison on Monday, drawing a line under an awkward diplomatic incident for Germany two days after he was detained at Egypt’s request.
