Bangladesh on edge as polls anniversary protests turn violent
DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh was on edge on Monday after two protesters were shot dead and scores injured in clashes between the ruling party and opposition activists, a grim marking of the first anniversary of last year’s controversial and violent nat…
Former pro-independence Taiwan president released on medical parole
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Former Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian was released from prison on Monday on a one-month parole for medical treatment, amid pressure from pro-independence opposition leaders newly emboldened by victory in local elections six weeks…
Blast targets Houthi base in Yemen capital
SANAA (Reuters) – A large blast damaged a building belonging to Yemen’s Shi’ite Muslim Houthi militia in a western district of the capital Sanaa early on Monday, but there were no fatalities, a police source and witnesses said.
Foreigners fighting Islamic State in Syria: who and why?
DERIK, Syria (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – While illegally crossing the Iraqi-Syrian border, Canadian Peter Douglas was adamant that his incursion was for humanitarian reasons – to help the people of Syria.
U.N.-brokered Libya dialogue delayed again: diplomatic sources
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A new round of U.N.-brokered peace talks aimed at ending the escalating political crisis in Libya has been delayed once again and will not take place early this week as originally planned, diplomatic sources said on Sunday.
Suspected North Korean army deserter kills four Chinese: Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) – A suspected North Korean army deserter has been detained in China after killing four Chinese during a robbery in the border city of Helong late last month, Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday.
Safety overhaul puts strain on Bangladesh garment industry
DHAKA (Reuters) – Undaunted by a run of horrific factory accidents that have hit Bangladesh’s garments industry, two entrepreneurs bought Adorn Knitwear Ltd earlier this year.
Italy puts a brake on new tax bill after Berlusconi-related uproar
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s government halted an overhaul of tax laws on Sunday after a controversy erupted over whether the proposed measures might annul the 2012 tax fraud conviction of former leader Silvio Berlusconi.
Italy puts a brake on new tax bill after Berlusconi-related uproar
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s government halted an overhaul of tax laws on Sunday after a controversy erupted over whether the proposed measures might annul the 2012 tax fraud conviction of former leader Silvio Berlusconi.
Friend turned foe – the challenger for Sri Lanka’s presidency
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Over a dinner of rice-flour pancakes with his trusted health minister one evening in November, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa observed with a grin that there would be no serious candidate to challenge him in the coming presi…
