French parliament to call for recognition of Palestinian state
PARIS (Reuters) – French lawmakers are set to vote on Tuesday to call on the government to recognize Palestine, a symbolic move that will not immediately affect France’s diplomatic stance but demonstrates growing European impatience with a stalled peac…
Netanyahu says Israel could be headed to early election
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, enmeshed in a cabinet crisis, said on Monday he would call an early national election unless rebellious ministers stopped attacking government policies.
More U.S.-led strikes hit Islamic State in Syria, Iraq, U.S. says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States led 55 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria since Friday, according to U.S. Central Command.
Blasts, gunfire in north Kenya kill one and wound others
MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) – Explosions struck the town of Wajir in northern Kenya near the border with Somalia on Monday evening and one person was killed in a gun attack that coincided with the blasts, emergency workers and police said.
Russia announces war games; UK worried by ‘extremely aggressive’ probing of air space
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia accused NATO on Monday of destabilizing northern Europe and the Baltics by carrying out drills there and announced new military exercises of its own, increasing tension over the Ukraine crisis.
Egyptian militants say killed American oil engineer
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s deadliest militant group said on Monday it was behind the killing of an American petroleum engineer whose body was found in a car in a desert region almost four months ago.
Poland’s Tusk takes EU helm, promising leadership
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Former Polish prime minister Donald Tusk took over as president of the European Council of EU leaders on Monday, promising strong leadership in foreign policy and “ruthless determination” to end Europe’s economic crisis.
Poland’s Tusk takes EU helm, promising leadership
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Former Polish prime minister Donald Tusk took over as president of the European Council of EU leaders on Monday, promising strong leadership in foreign policy and “ruthless determination” to end Europe’s economic crisis.
Hong Kong warns protesters not to return after clashes close government HQ
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists forced the temporary closure of government headquarters on Monday after clashing with police, defying orders to retreat after more than two months of sustained protests in the Chinese…
Merkel says Cameron not jeopardizing EU’s freedom of movement
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she was pleased British Prime Minister David Cameron had upheld the freedom of movement for EU workers in plans unveiled last week on migrant rights.
