Bosnian, U.S. officials discuss deportations over war crimes
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Bosnia’s state prosecutor and U.S. officials on Wednesday discussed the issue of Bosnian migrants facing deportation from the United States over their alleged involvement in war crimes during the Balkan country’s 1992-95 war.
Canada to extend, expand its mission against Islamic State: PM
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Reuters) – Canada plans to extend and expand its mission against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Wednesday, saying Ottawa would provide more details next week.
Russian treaty with South Ossetia breaks international law: NATO
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia’s new treaty with Georgia’s breakaway South Ossetia region breaks international law and hampers efforts to strengthen regional security, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
NATO intercepts Russian fighters over Baltic Sea
VILNIUS (Reuters) – A NATO patrol intercepted Russian fighter jets over the Baltic Sea, Lithuanian authorities said on Wednesday, as Moscow marks the anniversary of its takeover of Crimea with one of its largest military drills in years.
U.S. wants Assad out, Germany says talks with him may be necessary
ISTANBUL/BERLIN (Reuters) – The United States still wants a negotiated political settlement in Syria that excludes President Bashar al-Assad, according to a senior U.S. envoy, but Washington’s close ally Germany said talks with the Damascus government …
U.S., allies conduct 13 air strikes in Iraq, Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and coalition forces conducted 11 air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Iraq during a 24-hour period, while U.S. forces led two air strikes in Syria, the U.S. military said on Wednesday.
French comedian found guilty over anti-Charlie Hebdo joke
PARIS (Reuters) – A French comedian was found guilty on Wednesday of condoning terrorism by posting a joke on his Facebook account after Islamist attacks in Paris that killed 17 people in January, but escaped a possible jail sentence.
Iraq to make budget payment to Kurds within days: finance minister
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s government will make a budget payment to Kurdish authorities “within days”, the finance minister said, playing down concerns that an oil export deal that helped thaw bilateral relations could collapse.
Greek PM demands EU stop ‘unilateral actions’ as tensions flare
ATHENS/BERLIN (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras lambasted European partners on Wednesday for criticizing a new anti-poverty law hours before it is voted on, saying it was the euro zone rather than Athens that must stop “unilateral actions…
Senegal detains former justice minister for criticizing president
DAKAR (Reuters) – Senegal authorities have detained former justice minister Amadou Sall after he criticized the president of the West African nation over the handling of a politically charged corruption case involving the son of ex-president Abdoulaye …
