Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield: U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia has positioned about a half dozen tanks at an airfield at the center of a military buildup in Syria, two U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that the intentions of Moscow’s latest deployment of heavy military equipment w…
U.S. calls for restraint in Nepal constitutional debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States called on Monday for security forces to exercise restraint in responding to protests over the drawing up of a new constitution in Nepal and for citizens to avoid violence.
Greek heavyweights say cannot work together in government
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s two dominant politicians on Monday ruled out working with each other in a coalition, casting doubt on whether a stable government will emerge from an election that polls indicate neither of them can win outright.
Egyptian forces mistake Mexicans for militants, kill 12 in air raid
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian Army aircraft hunting for militants in the desert mistakenly bombed a convoy of mostly Mexican tourists, killing 12 people and wounding 10, authorities said on Monday.
As election looms, Myanmar trials target dissent
THARRAWADDY, Myanmar (Reuters) – Every Tuesday, the moss-covered redbrick courthouse in Tharrawaddy erupts into activity for a weekly ritual: the mass trial of student protesters.
Behind Singapore ruling party’s victory, a rising star
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s ruling party is celebrating a resounding re-election victory, thanks partly to its economic Tsar, an ethnic Tamil politician whose voter appeal poses an awkward question for its leaders: can a non-Chinese ever become p…
Kremlin says hackers attacked Putin website
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Hackers made a “very powerful” attack on the Kremlin website on Sunday, the Russian government said on Monday.
U.S. set to back NATO invitation to Montenegro: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is ready to back NATO membership for Montenegro, provided the former Yugoslav republic continues to pursue reforms and increases popular support for joining the Western security alliance, the White House said on…
Russia appears to continue support for Assad, U.S. says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia appears to be continuing its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with additional resources, the State Department said on Monday after two U.S. officials said Russia has positioned about a half dozen tanks at an ai…
Turnbull topples Abbott, to become Australia’s fifth PM in eight years
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia will have its fifth prime minister in eight years after the ruling Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favor of longtime rival Malcolm Turnbull, following months of infighting and crumbling voter support.
