Air strikes kill 15 in Yemen attacks: Houthi media
SANAA (Reuters) – Arab air strikes killed 15 people and wounded dozens across Yemen late on Saturday, the Houthi-run Saba news agency reported.
Islamic State militants plant mines and bombs in Palmyra: monitoring group
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State has planted mines and bombs in the ancient part of the central Syrian city of Palmyra, home to Roman-era ruins, a group monitoring the war said on Sunday.
South Africa opposition calls for investigation into Bashir’s flight out
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s main opposition on Sunday called for a full investigation into the government’s failure to arrest Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who is due to face charges of genocide at the International Criminal Court.
New South Africa mine union boss decries ‘apartheid’ wage system
WESTONARIA, South Africa (Reuters) – The newly elected head of South Africa’s biggest mine union said on Sunday that his members were still being paid “apartheid” wages, signaling a hard line ahead of gold sector wage talks due to start on Monday.
Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in past 24 hours: Ukraine military
KIEV (Reuters) – Two Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and six wounded in the past 24 hours in separatist eastern territories, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday, describing an increase in fighting near the strategic port city of Mariupol.
Britain extends commitment to NATO reassurance in Eastern Europe
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will boost its commitment to NATO reassurance efforts in Eastern Europe by extending the length of time its troops and fighter jets are involved, Defense Minister Michael Fallon said on Sunday.
Amid fears of Greek controls, Cyprus shows restrictions are bearable
NICOSIA (Reuters) – As Cyprus’s financial system imploded in the spring of 2013, the island’s leaders were given an ultimatum: sign up to a bailout deal or watch your banking system collapse.
Israel strike Lebanese remote area to destroy drone: Hezbollah TV
BEIRUT (Reuters) – An Israeli war plane struck a remote area in Lebanon’s western Bekaa region on Sunday to destroy a downed Israeli drone, al-Manar television, which is run by Hezbollah militant group, said.
Japan, South Korea hold talks amid ‘comfort women’ feud
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with his South Korean counterpart on Sunday in a bid to mend ties strained by a territorial dispute and a feud over “comfort women” forced to work in Japan’s wartime military brothels…
Israeli PM takes aim at French peace initiative
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prefaced talks about a French-led peace initiative on Sunday by saying foreign powers were trying to dictate to Israel a deal with the Palestinians.
