Anti-Houthi fighters score more gains in south Yemen
ADEN (Reuters) – Fighters loyal to Yemen’s deposed president seized about 10 southern villages from Houthi forces on Tuesday, pursuing their offensive a day after capturing the country’s biggest air base, residents and loyalist sources said.
Pledge to accept asylum seekers sparks protest in Latvia
RIGA (Reuters) – Hundreds of Latvians protested on Tuesday against a government decision to accept 250 asylum seekers over the next two years as part of a European Union plan to deal with migrants flooding into Greece and Italy.
Syria foreign minister in Tehran for talks with Iran, Russia
DUBAI (Reuters) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks with officials from allies Iran and Russia that are expected to focus on efforts to end the civil war in his country.
Greece and lenders strike upbeat tone, deal seen on bailout
ATHENS (Reuters) – Both Greece and its lenders said on Tuesday they were optimistic they could broker a deal within days on a multi-billion euro bailout, striking a surprisingly upbeat tone on a process previously fraught with bitterness.
Italian minister visits Iran seeking better ties
DUBAI (Reuters) – Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni held talks with officials in Tehran on Tuesday, the latest in a series of European officials seeking closer trade ties with Iran after its nuclear deal with world powers.
Gaddafi loyalists stage rare protest in eastern Libya
BENGHAZI (Reuters) – Supporters of toppled Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi staged a rare demonstration in the eastern city of Benghazi on Tuesday, shouting “Muammar, Muammar”, but dispersed after opponents opened fire with guns and hurled rocks.
UK child sex probe against ex-PM Heath spreads to two more regions
LONDON (Reuters) – Police forces in two further British regions said on Tuesday they were examining allegations of historical child sexual abuse against the late former prime minister Edward Heath.
Further conflict, debt dispute pose high risk to Ukraine recovery: IMF
KIEV(Reuters) – Further separatist conflict and the possibility of protracted debt restructuring talks still pose “exceptionally high” risks to Ukraine’s efforts to restore its financial stability, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.
U.N.’s Ban: Obama’s climate plan shows U.S. can change world
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United Nations’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon applauded the Obama administration’s power plant rule at a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
Russia resubmits claim for energy-rich Arctic shelf
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Tuesday it has resubmitted a claim to the United Nations for some 1.2 million square km of the Arctic shelf, a drive to secure more of the mineral-rich region where other countries have rival territorial interests.
