DNA queried as Myanmar men go on trial for murder of UK tourists
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Reuters) – Two Myanmar men accused of murdering two British holidaymakers in Thailand went on trial on Wednesday in a case that caused outrage in Britain and raised questions about the competence of the Thai police and the treatmen…
Iran offers proposal to resolve nuclear disputes with powers: ISNA
VIENNA (Reuters) – A senior Iranian diplomat said on Wednesday Iran has presented “constructive solutions” to resolve disputes in nuclear talks with six major powers, the Students news agency ISNA reported.
Ex-Toyota exec Hamp freed after arrest on suspected drug offense
TOKYO (Reuters) – Former Toyota Motor Corp executive Julie Hamp was freed from police custody on Wednesday after Tokyo prosecutors said they would not indict her for suspected illegal importing of the painkiller Oxycodone into Japan.
Court begins hearing Philippines, China dispute over South China Sea
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Philippines argued at a closed hearing on Tuesday that an international court should intervene in its dispute with China over the right to exploit natural resources and fish in the South China Sea.
Afghan delegation meeting Taliban in Pakistan
KABUL/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A delegation from Afghanistan’s president is meeting representatives of the Taliban in the Pakistani capital, officials said, in the first publicly acknowledged talks with the insurgents fighting to topple the government in …
China Mobile says enlisting executives’ families in graft fight
BEIJING (Reuters) – China Mobile, the country’s largest wireless carrier, is asking top executives and their families to sign letters promising to help in the fight against corruption, the company said on Wednesday, as part of the government’s battle a…
Pope: Duty to protect planet, calls for ‘social justice’ on resources
QUITO (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Tuesday said protecting the planet was no longer a choice but a duty and called for a new “social justice” where access to the earth’s resources would be based on equality instead of economic interests.
Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone members have given Greece until the end of the week to come up with a proposal for sweeping reforms in return for loans that will keep the country from crashing out of Europe’s currency bloc and into economic ruin.
Britain pays tribute to 7/7 victims 10 years after London bombings
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain held a minute of silence on Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of al Qaeda-inspired attacks in which four suicide bombers killed 52 people across London’s transport system.
Afghan delegation to meet Taliban as twin attacks hit Kabul
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday he had sent a delegation to Pakistan to meet with representatives of the Taliban, his first acknowledgement of official talks with the insurgents fighting to topple the government in Kabul…
