Libya rivals clash over oil ports as EU considers sanctions
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Forces allied to Libya’s conflict parties clashed with heavy weapons on Tuesday over control of the country’s biggest oil ports in the east as the European Union was considering sanctions on people obstructing U.N.-brokered peace ta…
Threatened African nations urge western action on Libya crisis
DAKAR (Reuters) – African leaders on Tuesday urged western nations to act to resolve the crisis in Libya which has sent shock waves across the vast arid Sahel band and threatened to destabilize fragile regional governments.
Russia says arms for Kiev won’t help solve Ukraine crisis: RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A deputy Russian foreign minister declared on Tuesday that supplying weapons to Kiev would not help solve a crisis in east Ukraine, after the White House said U.S. President Barack Obama would sign corresponding legislation this week…
Mujica warns against Uruguayan media falling into hands of foreigners
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – Uruguay’s local media groups should not fall into the hands of foreign investors like Argentina’s Clarin group or Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, outgoing President Jose Mujica said on Tuesday.
Hungarians rally against PM as discontent with government grows
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Thousands of Hungarians protested on Tuesday against tax hikes and perceptions of corruption, signaling rising discontent with Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government.
Swedish anti-immigration party building support before vote: poll
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats are more popular than ever, winning over voters from the center right and center left before an early election in March they helped trigger by voting down the government’s budget, a poll showe…
Tripoli-based government releases foreign airmen held in Libya
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s rival government released four air crew members from Ukraine, Russia and Tajikistan who had flown into the North African country from the United Arab Emirates without permission, officials said on Tuesday.
Italy’s president hints at possible retirement date
ROME (Reuters) – Giorgio Napolitano, Italy’s 89-year-old president who helped to guarantee the country’s political stability during a period of upheaval, hinted on Tuesday he might retire early next year.
Egyptian court overturns some Muslim Brotherhood asset seizures
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian court on Tuesday overturned decisions by a special committee to seize the assets of Muslim Brotherhood leaders, without saying which members or assets will be affected.
Obama to sign new Russia sanctions bill by end of week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will sign legislation authorizing new sanctions on Russia over its activities in Ukraine and providing weapons to the Kiev government by the end of the week, the White House said on Tuesday.
