U.S.-led coalition air strikes hit Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies conducted 15 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq on Tuesday, hitting several units of fighters and buildings, the U.S. military said.
Russia says new U.S. sanctions may hamper dialogue on Iran, Syria
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that a widening of U.S. sanctions against Moscow this week may hamper bilateral cooperation on issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and the Syrian crisis.
Bahrain extends detention of opposition leader: Al Wefaq
MANAMA/GENEVA (Reuters) – The head of Bahrain’s main Shi’ite Muslim opposition group, detained on Sunday after leading a protest rally over last month’s elections, has been remanded in custody for a further week, a group official said on Tuesday.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi says ‘too early’ to commit to 2015 election
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi called on the government on Tuesday to hold a transparent election next year and said her party was waiting for a poll date to be set before deciding whether to run.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi says ‘too early’ to commit to 2015 election
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi called on the government on Tuesday to hold a transparent election next year and said her party was waiting for a poll date to be set before deciding whether to run.
Dozens die as Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines battered by storms
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia, southern Thailand and parts of the Philippines have been battered by heavy rain and flash floods in recent days, killing dozens, officials said on Tuesday.
Migrant ship off Greece says armed people on board: reports
ATHENS (Reuters) – A cargo ship believed to be carrying hundreds of migrants near the Greek island of Corfu sent out a distress signal saying armed people were on board on Tuesday, Greek television reported.
Exclusive: Former China president Hu approved probe against aide – sources
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping secured the blessing of his still influential predecessor, Hu Jintao, before launching a corruption probe against a former senior aide to Hu – a sign that internal Communist Party harmony and respect for…
India’s Modi aide acquitted of triple murder charges
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The head of India’s ruling party was acquitted of three murder charges on Tuesday in a trial that had undermined the government’s promise to usher in a new era of clean politics.Amit Shah, the closest aide of Prime Minister Narend…
Bangladesh Islamist politician sentenced to death for war crimes
DHAKA (Reuters) – A Bangladesh war crimes tribunal sentenced an Islamist party leader to death on Tuesday after convicting him of atrocities committed during a 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.
