Nigeria’s Jonathan swears in eight new ministers before poll
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan swore in eight new ministers on Wednesday, shoring up his power base just 10 days before a closely fought presidential poll.
Putin to meet top aide to Chinese president in Moscow
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin will meet on Thursday with a close aide to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, underlining Russia’s increased effort to establish closer ties with Beijing as its relations with the We…
Italian minister resists pressure to quit over corruption inquiry
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s transport and infrastructure minister on Wednesday resisted calls to resign over a corruption inquiry into public works contracts supervised by his ministry that is creating a growing embarrassment for Prime Minister Matteo Ren…
Obama, Merkel reiterate no easing of sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, speaking by phone on Wednesday, reiterated their agreement that there will be no easing of sanctions imposed on Russia over its support for Ukrainian separatists until i…
Russia’s gas talks with Turkey underway: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s gas talks with Turkey are underway and the Kremlin is hoping for mutually acceptable outcome, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said on Wednesday.
Foul stench in rebel-held east Ukraine as war hits water treatment
DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Fighting in east Ukraine has interfered with water treatment, producing a foul stench from the taps that aid workers say could bring health risks.
U.S. does not recognize Russia’s treaty with rebel Georgia region: State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States does not recognize legitimacy of the treaty signed on Wednesday between Russia and Georgia’s rebellious South Ossetia region, a U.S. State Department spokeswoman said.
Bosnian, U.S. officials discuss deportations over war crimes
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Bosnia’s state prosecutor and U.S. officials on Wednesday discussed the issue of Bosnian migrants facing deportation from the United States over their alleged involvement in war crimes during the Balkan country’s 1992-95 war.
Canada to extend, expand its mission against Islamic State: PM
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Reuters) – Canada plans to extend and expand its mission against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Wednesday, saying Ottawa would provide more details next week.
Russian treaty with South Ossetia breaks international law: NATO
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia’s new treaty with Georgia’s breakaway South Ossetia region breaks international law and hampers efforts to strengthen regional security, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
