Jordan cabinet reshuffle solidifies PM Ensour’s mandate
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour announced a cabinet reshuffle on Monday that will solidify his mandate to accelerate economic reforms seen as crucial to meet the U.S.-allied country’s challenges.
U.S. agriculture delegation visits Cuba, protests embargo
HAVANA (Reuters) – The most important U.S. agricultural delegation to visit Cuba in more than a decade began three days of meetings on Monday, hoping to find potential business partners and urge the U.S. Congress to lift the trade embargo against the C…
Toronto tunnel mystery solved, builders cite ‘personal reasons’
TORONTO (Reuters) – A mysterious tunnel discovered in Toronto near one of the venues for this summer’s Pan American Games was build for “personal reasons” by two men who had no criminal intent, police said on Monday.
Fidel Castro finally meets the Cuban Five, spies turned heroes
HAVANA (Reuters) – Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, 88, finally met with all five of the Cuban spies who returned home as heroes after serving long prison terms in the United States, 73 days after the last of them were freed in a prisoner swap.
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.
