Egypt refers 215 to court for forming a militant group: public prosecutor
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s public prosecutor said on Sunday he had referred 215 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to trial on charges of forming a militant group, the latest move in a sustained crackdown by authorities on Islamists.
Israel signs deal for 14 additional U.S. F-35 warplanes
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has signed a contract to buy 14 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States for about $3 billion, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Bangkok police detain three over street demonstration
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai police arrested three people on the streets of the capital on Sunday after they held a small gathering to “exchange views” with the country’s military junta.
Bangladesh raids militant training camp in remote area of Chittagong
DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh special forces raided a training camp in the southeastern Chittagong district operated by an Islamist militant network that was planning to carry out attacks in the country, senior officials said.
Kuwait court hands down two years jail sentence for insulting emir
KUWAIT (Reuters) – A Kuwaiti appeals court on Sunday sentenced an opposition politician to two years in jail for insulting the country’s ruler, local media reported.
Hong Kong delegates to China’s parliament seek mainland security laws to counter protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Two Hong Kong delegates to China’s parliament are pushing to implement mainland security laws months after pro-democracy protesters shut down major parts of the Chinese-controlled city, broadcaster RTHK said on Sunday.
Red Cross says volunteer wounded in second attack on Myanmar convoy
YANGON (Reuters) – Five people, including a Red Cross volunteer, were wounded in an attack on a car near the Chinese border where battles have raged between government soldiers and ethnic insurgents, the second such attack within a week, the Red Cross …
Swedish reporter says freed after being held by Syrian government forces
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – A Swedish freelance journalist who went missing close to areas controlled by Islamic State militants told Swedish media he had been freed after a week being held by Syrian government forces.
Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels swap dozens of prisoners
KIEV/DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists have exchanged dozens of prisoners in east Ukraine, a Ukrainian Security Council aide confirmed on Sunday, a step toward implementing an internationally brokered …
Sydney siege report signals tighter immigration curbs
PERTH (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott foreshadowed tighter immigration controls on Sunday when he released the first report into a siege last December in Sydney’s Lindt cafe, in which two hostages and the gunman were killed.
