Juncker appeals to Europe on refugees, as more move on
STRASBOURG (Reuters) – European Union chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker appealed to European countries on Wednesday to share out a wave of refugees crowding in on their frontiers, but at the same time promised tougher border controls to keep unwanted…
U.S. sends 75 more troops to Sinai to boost peacekeepers’ security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is sending an additional 75 U.S. troops and other assets to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula to bolster the security of international peacekeepers, who have come under attack from militants in recent days, the Pentagon s…
Greek conservative to seek pact with leftists first if he wins election
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek conservative leader Vangelis Meimarakis will seek an alliance with his main leftist rivals first if he wins this month’s election, insisting that the country must not miss the “last chance” to pull itself out of a seven-year cr…
Ugandan police fire tear gas again at rally of Museveni’s rival
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Ugandan police fired tear gas for a second consecutive day on Thursday to disperse supporters of presidential contender Amama Mbabazi, who is seeking to unseat veteran leader Yoweri Museveni in next year’s elections.
Venezuelans turn to homemade products as shortages drag on
CARACAS (Reuters) – From makeup to insect repellent, Venezuelans are looking to natural and homemade products in response to the chronic shortages resulting from a deepening economic crisis in the socialist-ruled country.
ICC judges issue warrants against two Kenyans for influencing witnesses
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court on Thursday unsealed, or made public, arrest warrants against two Kenyan men for “corruptly influencing witnesses” in the east African nation.
Greek bailout review in October to pave way for debt talks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – International creditors expect the first review of Greek reforms under the latest bailout to start in October, bringing changes to a memorandum of understanding signed with Athens and paving the way for debt rescheduling talks, eur…
South Sudan’s parliament approves peace deal
NAIROBI (Reuters) – South Sudan’s parliament unanimously voted on Thursday to adopt a peace deal agreed last month by President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar, amid mounting pressure for both sides to lay down their arms.
Russian court hands out tough jail term for Ukrainian flag stunt
MOSCOW, Sep 10 (Reuters) – A Russian court on Thursday convicted a Ukrainian man of helping try to paint his country’s national flag on a Moscow skyscraper as an act of protest against the Kremlin’s foreign policy and sentenced him to two years and thr…
Bangladesh arrests three more Islamists over killings of secular bloggers
DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh has arrested three members of an Islamist group, including its leader, for their alleged involvement in the killings of online critics of religious militancy, a spokesman for a Bangladesh security unit said on Thursday.
