U.S. considering major arms sales to Egypt, Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Wednesday it was considering a $57 million sale of air-to-surface missiles to Egypt, the second big arms deal this week after Congress was notified of a potential $1 billion sale of helicopters and missi…
South African university to remove Rhodes statue following student protests
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa’s University of Cape Town decided on Wednesday to remove a contentious statue of British imperialist Cecil John Rhodes which has triggered angry protests from students.
Norway’s prime minister apologizes for treatment of Romas during World War Two
OSLO (Reuters) – Prime Minister Erna Solberg apologized on Wednesday for discrimination against Norway’s Roma population before and after World War Two, calling it a dark part of the country’s history, and promised to pay reparations.
Malawi orders police to shoot in a bid to protect albinos
LILONGWE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Malawi police are under orders to shoot anyone attacking albinos in the latest bid to crack down on a rising wave of violence against albinos in East Africa whose body parts are prized in black magic.
Violence in Damascus refugee camp kills 18: Amnesty
BEIRUT (Reuters) – At least 18 civilians have been killed in a Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus since the Islamic State group attacked it last week, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
Internet scammers impersonate U.S. envoy to Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Internet scammers pretending to be the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon have tried to con Lebanese people out of money using social media, promising them a United Nations job in return for sending funds, the U.S. embassy said on Wednesday….
Pressure mounts on Kenya’s president after university massacre
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Political pressure mounted on Kenya’s president on Wednesday with scathing editorials and growing anger at a seven hour delay in the deployment of a special forces unit that eventually ended the bloody siege at Garissa University la…
Qatar lends Palestinians $100 million to pay salaries: Palestinians
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – The Palestinian Authority said on Wednesday it had received a $100 million loan from Qatar to help pay civil servants salaries and alleviate an economic crisis triggered by a row with Israel over taxes.
Iraqi forces move against Islamic State in Sunni heartland Anbar
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi security forces launched a new offensive against Islamic State insurgents in the Sunni Muslim heartland of Anbar on Wednesday, seeking to build on a victory over the jihadist group last week in the city of Tikrit.
Colombia’s Santos says justice main hurdle to rebel peace deal
BOGOTA (Reuters) – The biggest hurdle to signing peace with Colombia’s FARC rebels and ending a half century of war is getting the Marxist group to agree to face punishment for human rights abuses, President Juan Manuel Santos told Reuters.
