Afghan army says kills 10 militants affiliated with Islamic State
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan security forces have killed 10 fighters who claimed to be from Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan, officials said, amid reports that growing numbers of disgruntled Taliban fighters have joined the militant group that controls mu…
Four Thai activists to face military court in ‘landmark case’
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Four Thai activists are to face military court on Monday on charges of violating junta orders banning public gatherings in what a rights group called a “landmark case” that could stir indignation at strict military rule.
Thousands to protest in Frankfurt against ECB ‘austerity’
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Thousands of people are expected to march in Frankfurt on Wednesday to protest against austerity policies they blame on the European Central Bank, as the ECB inaugurates its new high-rise headquarters.
Philippine army arrests leader of Muslim rebel splinter group
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine security forces have arrested the leader of a small but violent Muslim rebel faction, an army spokesman said on Monday.
Mexico’s MVS fires leading journalist who exposed presidential scandal
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – One of Mexico’s most prominent journalists, whose team revealed a conflict-of-interest scandal ensnaring President Enrique Pena Nieto last year, has been fired, her employer MVS Radio said on Sunday.
Court decision deepens Ivory Coast opposition rift
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – The conviction of ex-president Laurent Gbagbo’s allies for their role in the violence that followed the 2011 election in Ivory Coast has deepened a rift in his party that risks radicalizing hardliners ahead of polls this year in the…
Saudi prince says Iran deal risks nuclear proliferation: BBC
RIYADH (Reuters) – Any terms that world powers grant Iran under a nuclear deal will be sought by Saudi Arabia and other countries, risking wider proliferation of atomic technology, a senior Saudi prince warned on Monday in a BBC interview.
China investigates auto executive, Yunnan official for graft
BEIJING (Reuters) – The chairman of one of China’s top state-owned automakers, FAW Group Corp, and a senior provincial official are being investigated for “violating party discipline”, the Communist Party said on Sunday, employing its usual euphemism f…
Nearly a million protest Brazil’s president, economy, corruption
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Close to a million demonstrators marched in cities and towns across Brazil on Sunday to protest a sluggish economy, rising prices and corruption – and to call for the impeachment of left-wing President Dilma Rousseff.
Three Goldcorp miners found dead in troubled Mexico state
IGUALA (Reuters) – Three employees of Canadian miner Goldcorp Inc were found dead, family members said, after they were believed to have been abducted in restive southwestern Mexico.
