Islam’s pilgrims pray for peace in Muslim countries wracked by war
ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Millions of Muslim pilgrims congregated at Arafat outside Mecca on Wednesday, many of them praying for peace in the Middle East countries ravaged by war and chaos as the annual haj reached its climax.
India’s Modi eyes Silicon Valley on U.S. trip as euphoria fades
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Tech titans will court Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Silicon Valley this weekend, but away from the glitz, the euphoria of his first trip to the United States a year ago has faded as promised deals stall and key reforms f…
New Greek cabinet sworn in with few new faces
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s new cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday, bringing in few new faces as re-elected Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras sought continuity in pushing through economic reforms under the watchful eye of international lenders.
Austria hands over bodies of Iraqis found dead in lorry to families
VIENNA (Reuters) – Out of 71 migrants who suffocated in an abandoned lorry found on an Austrian motorway last month, ten have been identified as Iraqis and four of the bodies have been handed over to their families, Austrian police said on Wednesday.
Russia may put missiles in Kaliningrad if U.S. upgrades nuclear arms in Germany: Interfax
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia may deploy Iskander ballistic missiles to its enclave of Kaliningrad if the United States upgrades its nuclear weapons in Germany, the Interfax news agency cited a military source as saying on Wednesday.
On U.S. visit, China’s president seeks to reassure on trade, security
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping, facing a skeptical audience on the first day of a week-long U.S. visit, sought to reassure business and government officials on Tuesday over a long list of irritants, from economic reform to cyber attac…
Romania can manage its EU-allotted migrant quota: President
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania can manage the number of refugees the European Union aims to send its way but regrets mandatory quotas were approved by majority vote rather than negotiations, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday.
Turkish jets pound Kurdish militant camp in northern Iraq: security sources
DIYARBAKIR (Reuters) – Turkish jets launched air strikes on a Kurdish militant camp in northern Iraq late on Tuesday, targeting a facility being used as an “education and logistics” hub, security sources said.
Czech PM says will not challenge EU migrant quotas at court
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Republic will not challenge the quota system approved by the European Union for distributing migrants among member states, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Wednesday.
Russia pledges counter measures if U.S. upgrades nuclear arms in Germany
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia would be forced to take counter measures to restore the balance of power in Europe if media reports that the United States plans to upgrade its nuclear presence in Germany are true, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said on…
