Russia announces war games; UK worried by ‘extremely aggressive’ probing of air space
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia accused NATO on Monday of destabilizing northern Europe and the Baltics by carrying out drills there and announced new military exercises of its own, increasing tension over the Ukraine crisis.
Egyptian militants say killed American oil engineer
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s deadliest militant group said on Monday it was behind the killing of an American petroleum engineer whose body was found in a car in a desert region almost four months ago.
Poland’s Tusk takes EU helm, promising leadership
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Former Polish prime minister Donald Tusk took over as president of the European Council of EU leaders on Monday, promising strong leadership in foreign policy and “ruthless determination” to end Europe’s economic crisis.
Poland’s Tusk takes EU helm, promising leadership
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Former Polish prime minister Donald Tusk took over as president of the European Council of EU leaders on Monday, promising strong leadership in foreign policy and “ruthless determination” to end Europe’s economic crisis.
Hong Kong warns protesters not to return after clashes close government HQ
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists forced the temporary closure of government headquarters on Monday after clashing with police, defying orders to retreat after more than two months of sustained protests in the Chinese…
Merkel says Cameron not jeopardizing EU’s freedom of movement
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she was pleased British Prime Minister David Cameron had upheld the freedom of movement for EU workers in plans unveiled last week on migrant rights.
Swiss immigration vote flop brings relief but no resolution
ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss government avoided a new headache on Sunday when voters rejected a popular initiative to impose radical immigration curbs, but the result is unlikely to lend it any leverage in talks with the European Union related to migra…
Putin says Russia will drop South Stream if EU does not approve it
ANKARA (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday Russia could not carry on with the South Stream gas pipeline project if the European Union was opposed to it.
Protests hammer Mexican president’s popularity as elections loom
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The popularity of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has sunk amid concerns about his handling of security problems and corruption, polls showed on Monday, in a sign that his ruling party could lose ground in elections next ye…
ICC appeal judges uphold conviction of Congolese warlord Lubanga
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Appeal judges at the International Criminal Court on Monday upheld the conviction of Congolese war criminal Thomas Lubanga and confirmed his 14-year prison sentence, bringing to a close the permanent war crimes court’s first case….
