Ex-Thai PM’s party vows calm, U.S. calls for inclusive politics
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s Puea Thai Party vowed on Monday it would not retaliate against a five-year political ban imposed on the ousted leader, and a leading party figure said the movement could survive witho…
Rock concert, rallies overwhelm Germany’s anti-Islam group
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s anti-Islam PEGIDA movement was overwhelmed by opponents of the far-right group at a rock concert for tolerance in Dresden on Monday and enormously popular counter-demonstrations in cities across the country.
Mexico investigates local mayor after journalist murdered
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican prosecutors are investigating a small-town mayor in connection with the murder of a journalist in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz, whose brutalized body was found over the weekend, a state official said on Monda…
Congo protests expose weakness of Kabila’s coalition
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Protests that blocked a reform which could have extended Congo President Joseph Kabila’s rule have exposed deep rifts in his ruling coalition and galvanized opposition, increasing the chance of further unrest ahead of elections due…
Greek leftist Tsipras sworn in as PM to fight bailout terms
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras was sworn in on Monday as the prime minister of a new hardline, anti-bailout government determined to face down international lenders and end nearly five years of tough economic measures.
Israeli intel unit drops soldiers who refused to spy on Palestinians
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s top military electronic surveillance unit expelled dozens of veterans on Monday for refusing to spy on Palestinians living under occupation, Army Radio said.
Obama ends day of Indian pageantry with $4 billion pledge
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama ended a landmark day in India on Monday with a pledge of $4 billion in investments and loans, seeking to release what he called the “untapped potential” of a business and strategic partnership between t…
Argentina says journalists safe after one flees, fearing for life
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s cabinet chief on Monday said journalists could work safely in the country after the reporter who broke the news of the mysterious death of a state prosecutor fled to Israel, saying he feared for his life under the c…
Central African Republic rebels free eight kidnapped officials
BANGUI (Reuters) – Rebels in Central African Republic on Monday freed eight local officials who were kidnapped at the weekend, but they warned authorities from the southern capital against venturing into a northern town they control.
Tunisia premier in talks after parties reject cabinet
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Habib Essid began new negotiations over his cabinet on Monday after most political parties said they would oppose his initial choice of ministers in a parliamentary vote.
