Russia’s rich forego some luxuries but still back Putin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian model Alisa Krylova canceled her order for the latest Mercedes, spent New Year in Moscow rather than skiing in the Alps and now employs Russian staff rather than foreigners.
Earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude strikes in Moluccas, Indonesia: USGS
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An undersea earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude struck in Moluccas, Indonesia on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Even before any ‘Brexit’ vote, UK losing sway in Europe
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – After decades of punching above its weight in Europe, Britain’s influence in the European Union is waning, even before we know whether a promised referendum on “Brexit” will go ahead.
Modi’s popularity in rural India punctured by discontent, suicides
VAIDI, India (Reuters) – Over a dozen debt-laden farmers have committed suicide in recent weeks in India, and discontent in many rural areas against government policies is turning into anger against Prime Minister Narendra Modi less than a year after h…
Brazil minister Levy privately criticized Rousseff: report
SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian Finance Minister Joaquim Levy mildly criticized President Dilma Rousseff, saying she does not always act in “the most effective way,” in remarks at a time when investors are watching for signs of tension b…
French local election runoff to test far-right strength
PARIS (Reuters) – French voters elect thousands of local councillors on Sunday in a test of the far-right National Front’s growing hold on grassroots politics.
Libya tells Arab summit arms embargo must be lifted to fight IS
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – Libya told an Arab summit on Saturday that a U.N. arms embargo on the country must be lifted to help prevent the advance of Islamic State militants.
Guinea president announces new emergency measures in Ebola fight
CONAKRY (Reuters) – Guinea’s President Alpha Conde announced on Saturday new emergency measures enabling authorities to restrict movements in western Guinea where Ebola transmission continues a year after the epidemic was declared.
Irish governing parties see poll boost as Sinn Fein falters
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Support for Ireland’s governing parties has increased sharply since December and support for left-wing challenger Sinn Fein has fallen in the same period, a leading pollster said on Saturday.
Greek PM Tsipras says he seeks no rift with Europe
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday that he sought no rift with Europe after his cash-strapped country submitted a list of reforms to its lenders in a bid to secure much-needed funds.
