Iraqi minister chides U.S. over Mosul assault timing
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s defense minister criticized the United States on Sunday for declaring a timeframe for an offensive to recapture the Islamic State’s northern stronghold of Mosul, saying military commanders should not show their hand to the en…
Quake 6.6 magnitude hits off Mexico’s Pacific coast; no tsunami risk
(Reuters) – An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck off Mexico’s Pacific coast at 0923 ET on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no risk of a tsunami.
Quake 6.6 magnitude hits off Mexico’s Pacific coast; no tsunami risk
(Reuters) – An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck off Mexico’s Pacific coast at 0923 ET on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no risk of a tsunami.
Girl bomber kills five, wounds dozens in northeast Nigeria
BAUCHI, Nigeria (Reuters) – A young girl with explosives strapped to her killed five people and wounded dozens at a security checkpoint outside a market in the northeast Nigerian town of Potiskum on Sunday, witnesses said.
Egypt refers 215 to court for forming a militant group: public prosecutor
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s public prosecutor said on Sunday he had referred 215 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to trial on charges of forming a militant group, the latest move in a sustained crackdown by authorities on Islamists.
Israel signs deal for 14 additional U.S. F-35 warplanes
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has signed a contract to buy 14 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States for about $3 billion, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Bangkok police detain three over street demonstration
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai police arrested three people on the streets of the capital on Sunday after they held a small gathering to “exchange views” with the country’s military junta.
Bangladesh raids militant training camp in remote area of Chittagong
DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh special forces raided a training camp in the southeastern Chittagong district operated by an Islamist militant network that was planning to carry out attacks in the country, senior officials said.
Kuwait court hands down two years jail sentence for insulting emir
KUWAIT (Reuters) – A Kuwaiti appeals court on Sunday sentenced an opposition politician to two years in jail for insulting the country’s ruler, local media reported.
Hong Kong delegates to China’s parliament seek mainland security laws to counter protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Two Hong Kong delegates to China’s parliament are pushing to implement mainland security laws months after pro-democracy protesters shut down major parts of the Chinese-controlled city, broadcaster RTHK said on Sunday.
