Iran’s Rouhani intervenes as deadline for nuclear deal approaches
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Iran’s president spoke with the leaders of France, Britain, China and Russia on Thursday in an apparent effort to break an impasse to a nuclear deal between Tehran and major world powers.
Exclusive: Modi government puts brakes on India’s universal health plan
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for a drastic cutback of an ambitious health care plan after cost estimates came in at $18.5 billion over five years, several government sources said, delaying a promise made in his el…
U.S. top diplomat for Africa to lead observation mission for Nigeria vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. diplomat for Africa will travel to Nigeria for Saturday’s elections, the State Department said on Thursday, amid concerns over the possibility of violence.
Argentina court throws out appeal of decision clearing Fernandez
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Last month’s court decision that cleared Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez of charges that she tried to derail the investigation into a deadly 1994 bombing was upheld by an appeals court on Thursday.
U.S. has no policy to protect Syrian force after training: general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Syrian opposition forces being trained to fight Islamic State militants will need support from the U.S.-led coalition when they return home, but the Obama administration has yet to decide what protection to offer, a top U.S. comm…
Iraq special forces advance in Tikrit, U.S. coalition joins fight
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi special forces advanced on central Tikrit on Thursday as U.S.-led coalition planes joined the largest offensive yet against Islamic State militants holding out in Saddam Hussein’s home city.
Obama discusses Yemen, Iran in call with Turkey’s Erdogan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama spoke with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday about pressing issues in the Middle East, including the crisis in Yemen, the White House said.
Japan PM Abe to address joint session of U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will address a joint meeting of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on April 29, becoming the first Japanese leader to do so.
Arab foreign ministers agree on unified military force
CAIRO (Reuters) – Arab foreign ministers meeting in Egypt agreed a draft resolution on Thursday to form a unified military force, in a move aimed at countering growing regional security threats.
U.N.: Israeli settlements may have already killed two-state bid
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Israeli settlements on occupied land wanted by the Palestinians may have already killed a possible two-state solution, said the United Nations Middle East envoy on Thursday as he suggested the U.N. Security Council should tak…
