Sweden recognizes Palestinian state, hopes will revive peace process
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The Swedish government officially recognized the state of Palestine on Thursday and said there were signs other European Union states would follow its lead.
East Ukraine separatists hold vote to gain legitimacy, promise normalcy
DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) – On a campaign trip, the leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic lit candles at a Russian Orthodox Church and kissed icons of Jesus and the Virgin Mary before dashing off to meet about 100 voters in a local fa…
Exclusive: Canada spy agency must improve information sharing – watchdog
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s spy agency must have national standards to improve how its regional surveillance teams share information, the chairwoman of the agency’s civilian watchdog said in the wake of the killings of two Canadian soldiers last week.
Thousands flee as Boko Haram seizes northeast Nigerian town
MAIDUGURI/YOLA Nigeria (Reuters) – Islamist Boko Haram militants have seized control of the northeast Nigerian town of Mubi, killing dozens of people and forcing thousands to flee, witnesses said.
UK’s opposition Labour faces collapse in support in Scotland: poll
LONDON/EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour party could be almost wiped out in Scotland at a UK-wide election next year, a poll showed on Thursday, raising questions about its ability to defeat Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives….
Fathers of missing Mexican students blast president after meeting
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Angry fathers of 43 Mexican students missing for the past month turned on President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday, accusing his government of deceit, fostering impunity and bungling the search for their sons.
Russia may limit Belarus, Ukraine food shipments: RIA
MOSCOW/ASTANA (Reuters) – Moscow may limit food shipments from Belarus and Ukraine to Kazakhstan across Russian territory because of attempts to sell banned imports in Russia, the head of Russia’s veterinary and phytosanitary service (VPSS) was quoted …
Die at home and cut the health cover-ups, Africans urge leaders
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – When dying Zambian president Michael Sata flew to London last week he was following a long line of African leaders who have sought emergency — and secret — medical treatment in foreign hospitals most of their citizens can onl…
Spain state adviser backs move to block Catalonia independence vote
MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish state adviser on Thursday backed a veto of a watered-down Catalan vote on independence planned for Nov. 9, making it likely the government will try and have the “consultation of citizens” blocked by the courts.
Prosecution cases primed for Syria trial, despite lack of court
GENEVA (Reuters) – A Canadian ex-soldier who once advised the defense in the trial of Saddam Hussein is leading an effort to prepare prosecution-ready dossiers of evidence against individuals responsible for crimes in Syria’s war. But so far, no court …
