Syrian rebel leader vows guerrilla war in south against Hezbollah, govt
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A Syrian rebel commander in the south vowed to wage guerrilla war against the Lebanese group Hezbollah and Syrian government forces which have launched a major offensive against insurgents in the sensitive border region near Israel a…
U.S. slams Sudan for obstructing Darfur mass rape investigation
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday sharply criticized Sudan for obstructing a United Nations investigation into what Washington’s U.N. envoy said were credible allegations of mass rape in the conflict-torn western Darfur region.
Egypt frees two Al Jazeera journalists on bail
CAIRO (Reuters) – Two remaining Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt on charges of aiding a “terrorist organization” were freed on bail on Thursday after more than 400 days, but the court said the case against them was still pending.
Congo presidential election set for November 27, 2016: commission
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s election commission has set Nov. 27, 2016, for presidential and legislative elections, an official said on Thursday, satisfying a key demand of the political opposition and international donors.
Boehner to push for ‘strong, robust’ Islamic State war plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday Republicans in Congress will make the case for a “strong, robust” authorization for President Barack Obama’s military campaign against Islamic State.
Zambia police arrest chief prosecutor over corruption accusations
LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s chief prosecutor was arrested on Thursday over corruption accusations, police said, in the first high profile case since new President Edgar Lungu was elected promising to end graft.
Pelosi says Obama war powers plan will be difficult to pass
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday it will be difficult for Congress to pass President Barack Obama’s new proposal to use military force against Islamic State militants.
U.S. official says raised concerns with China about new cyber rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government has raised concerns with China over planned cybersecurity rules that would hurt foreign companies’ access to information technology markets, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
Suspected suicide bomber kills ‘many’ in Nigeria’s Borno state
BAUCHI, Nigeria (Reuters) – A suspected female suicide bomber blew herself up in a market in the town of Biu in Nigeria’s northeast Borno state on Thursday, witnesses and a community leader said.
U.N. Security Council ups pressure on Islamic State financing
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council on Thursday banned all trade in antiquities from war-torn Syria, threatened sanctions on anyone buying oil from Islamic State and al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front militants and urged states to s…
