Elio Toaff, rabbi who hosted first pope visit to synagogue, dies at 99
ROME (Reuters) – Elio Toaff, the chief rabbi of Rome for half a century and a pivotal player in Christian-Jewish reconciliation, has died at the age of 99.
China national security law to address ‘harmful moral standards’
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reviewed a new national security law during a meeting of its legislature’s top body that will deal with a range of risks, including “harmful moral standards”, state media said on Monday.
China ‘seriously concerned’ at New Zealand hack attempt report
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry expressed serious concern on Monday after a newspaper reported that New Zealand and U.S. intelligence services planned to hack into a data link between Chinese government buildings in Auckland.
Australia police to probe conduct during terrorist raids
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian police are investigating claims officers used excessive force when arresting teenagers allegedly planning an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack in the southern city of Melbourne, authorities said on Monday.
Netanyahu receives two-week extension to form government
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have two more weeks to form a new government after he asked Israel’s president on Monday to extend a 28-day period to form a coalition following his election victory.
Indonesia military launches anti-IS operation on eastern island
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s military has launched an anti-terrorism operation on the eastern island of Sulawesi to crack down on militants with suspected links to Islamic State, the armed forces chief said on Monday.
U.S. rebalance to Asia begins with major military drill in Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine and U.S. soldiers began their biggest combined military exercise in 15 years on Monday, in a demonstration of Washington’s commitment to its long-time ally as it rebalances to Asia in the face of China’s expansion in the S…
Aid agency Oxfam condemns Saudi air strike in Yemen
RIYADH (Reuters) – International aid agency Oxfam has condemned a Saudi Arabian air strike in Yemen that it said hit one of its stores containing humanitarian supplies in the Houthi militia’s northern stronghold of Saada.
Saudi Arabia on alert over possible oil or mall attack
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has put security forces on alert for a possible militant attack on a shopping mall or energy installation, Interior Ministry spokesman Mansour Turki said on Monday.
Criticism but no protest as Thai constitution debate begins
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand on Monday began debating a draft constitution that critics say is anti-democratic, but political groups say they have no plans to protest as the one-year anniversary of a military coup approaches.
