Syrian Islamist group says had been in talks with Iran
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian Islamist insurgent group Ahrar al-Sham said on Wednesday it had been in talks with an Iranian delegation regarding the Syrian city of Zabadani but that the discussions had been halted.
Britain’s most high-profile Islamist cleric charged with IS support
LONDON (Reuters) – Anjem Choudary, Britain’s most high-profile Islamist preacher, well-known globally for praising the men responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, was charged on Wednesday with inviting support for Islamic State (IS)….
Malaysia’s anti-graft unit to ask Najib to explain $671 million donation
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s anti-graft unit said in a statement on Wednesday it would ask Prime Minister Najib Razak to explain a 2.6 billion ringgit ($671 million) donation that was deposited into his private bank account.
Greek PM Tsipras says deal with lenders is close
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday Greece is close to concluding a deal with lenders on a multi billion euro bailout, which he said would end doubts over the country’s presence in the euro zone.
President-elect says Poland should be part of Ukraine peace talks: PAP
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland together with Ukraine’s other neighbors should be involved in resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine, Poland’s president-elect Andrzej Duda said.
Poll shows Spain set for unpredictable political autumn
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s ruling conservative Popular Party has taken a clear lead over rivals in a fragmented political landscape four months before a general election but looks set to fall far short of a majority to go…
Aid workers struggle to assess needs in flood-hit Myanmar
BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Aid workers are struggling to reach areas in Myanmar hit by floods that have killed 69 people, contaminated water sources and cut off electricity, phone lines, roads and rivers.
Aid workers struggle to assess needs in flood-hit Myanmar
BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Aid workers are struggling to reach areas in Myanmar hit by floods that have killed 69 people, contaminated water sources and cut off electricity, phone lines, roads and rivers.
Row over treason inquiry rocks German political establishment
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s justice minister came under fire on Wednesday for sacking the top public prosecutor in a row over a treason investigation that has exposed tensions between press freedom and protection of state secrets.
Row over treason inquiry rocks German political establishment
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s justice minister came under fire on Wednesday for sacking the top public prosecutor in a row over a treason investigation that has exposed tensions between press freedom and protection of state secrets.
