U.S. says 15 more airstrikes launched against Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its coalition partners conducted eight air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and seven in Iraq since early Thursday, according to the U.S. military.
Saudi Arabia, West evacuate embassy staff from Yemen on security fears
SANAA (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has joined Western states in evacuating staff from Yemen after a power grab by Shi’ite Muslim Houthi militia there, a move reflecting the hostility of majority Sunni Muslim neighbors towards the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Italy closes embassy in Yemen as security deteriorates
ROME (Reuters) – Italy has closed its embassy in the Yemeni capital Sanaa due to a breakdown in security and is withdrawing its ambassador and staff, the foreign ministry in Rome said on Friday.
Turkish police use water cannon on protesters decrying religion in schools
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish police used water cannon in the western coastal city of Izmir on Friday to disperse scores of protesters boycotting schools over the growing influence of religion in the classroom, local media reported.
Uprooted South Sudanese fear the call to return home
JUBA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In South Sudan’s capital, Mary Nyapini Malual watches her children jostle over a plate of stew and pancakes, grateful they are safe from a government she believes wants to kill them.
Egyptian police captain dies in Cairo bomb blast
CAIRO (Reuters) – A roadside bomb in Cairo killed a police captain and wounded eight other people on Friday, the interior ministry said. Later, Egyptian warplanes killed eight suspected Islamist militants in Sinai, according to security sources.
Croatia charges Zagreb mayor with misusing funds
ZAGREB (Reuters) – The mayor of Croatia’s capital city was charged on Friday with misusing public funds, a blow to the career of one of the country’s most prominent politicians.
Migrant boats reported in difficulty off Libya
ROME (Reuters) – A Maltese cargo ship was heading to assist a migrant boat with around 100 people on board in difficulty off the coast of Libya on Friday, and an Italian coast guard vessel was helping two other boats, Italian coastguards said.
Israeli court rejects appeal over U.S. activist’s death
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The family of Rachel Corrie, an American activist killed by an Israeli army bulldozer while protesting with Palestinians in 2003, has accused Israel of shielding its military from blame after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal …
N. Korea warns diplomats under Ebola quarantine: no more parties
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea has sent a note to foreign diplomats and organizations in Pyongyang warning them not to hold parties or meetings in violation of its strict quarantine against the deadly Ebola virus.
