Kerry says United States, Egypt return to ‘stronger base’ in ties
CAIRO (Reuters) – The United States and Egypt are returning to a “stronger base” in bilateral ties despite tensions and human rights concerns, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday after talks with his Egyptian counterpart.
Mexico City prosecutor confirms killing of news photographer
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A prominent Mexican news photographer was among five people found dead in a middle-class neighborhood of the capital on Friday, the city’s prosecutor told reporters at a Sunday press conference.
Nigeria’s army says rescued 178 captives of Boko Haram
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s army said late on Sunday that it rescued 178 people held by Islamist militant group Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno state, the heartland of the insurgency.
Mexico City prosecutor confirms slaying of news photographer
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A prominent Mexican news photographer was among five people found dead in a middle-class neighborhood of the capital on Friday, the city’s prosecutor said on Sunday.
Yemen Houthi boss tells men to fight on, dismisses loss of Aden
SANAA (Reuters) – The leader of Yemen’s Houthis urged his militia on Sunday to fight on against Yemen’s Gulf Arab-backed government, dismissing its recapture of Aden last month as a ‘limited’ achievement made possible by Ramadan.
Kerry says United States, Egypt return to “stronger base” in ties
CAIRO (Reuters) – The United States and Egypt are returning to a “stronger base” in bilateral ties despite tensions and human rights concerns, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday after talks with his Egyptian counterpart.
Rouhani says nuclear deal a ‘third way’ for Iranian foreign policy
DUBAI/BEIRUT (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani affirmed his confidence in Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers on Sunday, tackling the criticisms of hardliners and highlighting the achievements of his two-year-old presidency.
Saudi Arabian king leaves France after holiday controversy
NICE/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian King Salman left the south of France for Morocco on Sunday, cutting short a planned three-week stay after a petition from some 150,000 residents over the closure of a public beach outside his villa.
Canada PM calls Oct. 19 election, focus on sluggish economy
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Sunday called a parliamentary election for Oct. 19, kicking off a marathon 11-week campaign likely to focus on a stubbornly sluggish economy and his decade in power.
Three Turkish soldiers killed as PKK steps up attacks after air strikes
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants killed two soldiers and wounded 31 in a suicide attack overnight in eastern Turkey, the army said on Sunday, as violence escalated following Ankara’s air bombardment targeting Kurdish militan…
