Obama: U.S. helping to investigate reports of chlorine in bombs in Syria
CAMP DAVID, Md. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States was working with the international community to investigate reports of chlorine used in bombs in Syria that had the effect of chemical weapons.
Islamic State issues audio of Baghdadi calling supporters to join him
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State issued an audio recording on Thursday that it said was by its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, calling on supporters around the world to join the fight in Syria and Iraq or to take up arms wherever they live.
Iran navy fires shots at tanker as tensions rise in Gulf
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian naval vessels fired shots at a Singapore-flagged tanker in the Gulf on Thursday, in what appeared to be Iran’s latest attempt to settle a legal dispute by force with passing commercial vessels, U.S. officials said….
Two students shot dead after march in Chile
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Two students were shot dead in the port town of Valparaiso in Chile on Thursday afternoon following a protest march earlier in the day.
Mexico to compensate families of victims murdered by soldiers
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s government said on Thursday it would compensate relatives of 15 people executed by soldiers last year, a scandal that embarrassed President Enrique Pena Nieto and shone a light on human rights abuses by the military.
U.S. House passes Iran nuclear review legislation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to pass legislation giving Congress the right to review, and possibly reject, an international nuclear agreement with Iran.
President returns to Burundi after army says coup bid failed
BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – President Pierre Nkurunziza returned to Burundi on Thursday, his office said, after the army chief declared that an attempted coup staged when the east African leader was abroad had failed.
Russia plans detailed discussion on raising retirement age: document
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian government has for the first time said officially it will hold discussions on raising the retirement age, a step whose supporters say is vital because the country’s workforce is shrinking.
Eight killed, seven of them children, in rocket strike in Libya’s Benghazi
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Eight people were killed, including seven children, when a rocket hit a residential building in the city of Benghazi in eastern Libya on Thursday, medics said, two days after a similar attack claimed by Islamic State militan…
Italy reports 3,600 migrant rescues in two days
CATANIA, Italy (Reuters) – Almost 3,600 migrants have been rescued from overcrowded boats sailing from Africa to Europe over the past 48 hours, Italy said on Thursday, with sea conditions seen as perfect for attempting the crossing.
