Insight: Why Nigeria’s restive oil region will only accept Jonathan
OTUOKE, Nigeria (Reuters) – The most impressive building in Otuoke, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s home town in the oil producing Niger Delta, is the multi-storey mansion complex he has built for himself and close family while in office.
Tunisia tax suspension, teacher strike test reform agenda
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia canceled a new tax on Monday imposed on travelers crossing Libya’s border after the measure triggered rioting, highlighting the problems facing the government as it seeks to bolster shaky state accounts.
Iran says nuclear deal hinges on U.S. will to lift sanctions
GENEVA (Reuters) – A deal on Iran’s nuclear program could be concluded this week if the United States and other Western countries have sufficient political will and agree to remove sanctions on Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said…
Netanyahu arrives in U.S., signs of easing of tensions over Iran speech
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Israel showed signs of seeking to defuse tensions on Sunday ahead of a speech in Washington by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he will warn against a possible nuclear deal with Iran.
China parliament to juggle reform drive and slower growth
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s slowing economy will be at the forefront as parliament convenes for its annual meeting this week, with a weekend interest rate cut a reminder of the challenge of balancing painful restructuring with combating the onset of de…
Ex-Libyan general Haftar appointed army chief: lawmakers
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Former Libyan general Khalifa Haftar was confirmed on Monday as army commander of the country’s internationally recognized government, according to two lawmakers.
U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran still withholding key information
VIENNA (Reuters) – The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said on Monday Iran had still not handed over key information to his staff, and his body’s investigation into Tehran’s atomic program could not continue indefinitely.
Saudi consul released after three years as hostage in Yemen
RIYADH (Reuters) – A Saudi Arabian diplomat returned to Riyadh on Monday after being released by kidnappers in Yemen where he spent three years as a hostage, the kingdom’s Interior Ministry said in a statement carried by state media.
Tajik leader’s party ahead in election, Western monitors cry foul
DUSHANBE (Reuters) – Tajikistan’s veteran President Imomali Rakhmon looked set on Monday to dominate parliament for another five years after his party took a strong lead in an election Western observers said was stacked in his favor.
Four Syrian refugees killed in fire at camp in Jordan
AMMAN (Reuters) – Four Syrian refugees died on Monday when their mobile home caught fire in Jordan’s Zaatari camp near the Syrian border, the United Nations refugee agency and a witness said.
