Saudi Arabia’s Shi’ites fear they are at mercy of region’s tumult
RIYADH (Reuters) – The Shi’ite Muslim minority in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province have long felt marginalized by the Sunni ruling dynasty, and protests for greater rights as part of the 2011 Arab Spring brought a crackdown on both protesters and demands for reform.
Bangladesh Islamist leader convicted of war crimes dies
DHAKA (Reuters) – A Bangladeshi Islamist party leader serving 90 years in prison for crimes during Bangladesh’s 1971 war of independence has died, a doctor said.
Japan warns of increased activity at volcano near nuclear plant
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan warned on Friday that a volcano in southern Japan located roughly 64 km (40 miles) from a nuclear plant was showing signs of increased activity that could possibly lead to a small-scale eruption and warned people to stay away fr…
Hong Kong protesters set for the long haul at self-sustaining village
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong protesters have created a self-sustaining village within a month of taking their call for democracy to the streets, setting up changing rooms, tents for hire, a study area, first-aid stations and even their own security …
Japan’s Suga: See no problem with trade minister holding Tepco shares
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s top government spokesman said on Friday he does not see any problem with the trade minister holding shares of Tokyo Electric Power, the operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.
Merkel says EU will discuss bridging finance for Ukraine next week
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union and Ukraine will discuss a bridging loan to Kiev next week so that the country can pay in advance for Russian gas deliveries for the coming months, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday.
Governor of Mexican state where students disappeared stands down
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The governor of a Mexican state roiled by the disappearance of dozens of students that has sparked protests and embarrassed President Enrique Pena Nieto, bowed to pressure on Thursday and said he was standing down.
Venezuela seizes warehouses packed with medical goods, food
CARACAS (Reuters) – President Nicolas Maduro’s government said on Thursday it had taken over warehouses around Venezuela crammed with medical goods and food that “bourgeois criminals” were hoarding for speculation and contraband.
Governor of Mexican state where students disappeared stands down
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The governor of a Mexican state roiled by the disappearance of dozens of students, police brutality and corruption that has sparked protests and embarrassed President Enrique Pena Nieto, bowed to pressure on Thursday and said he…
Canada Parliament gunman had planned to travel to Syria: police
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The gunman in Wednesday’s attack on Canada’s capital had a criminal record and recently applied for a passport, planning to travel to Syria after undergoing a “radicalization process,” police said on Thursday.
