Czech coalition keeps majority in parliament upper chamber
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The ruling Czech coalition kept a majority in the upper house of parliament after a round of mid-term Senate elections on Saturday, ensuring the government can still pass legislation without major obstacles.
Sweden boosts forces to search for ‘foreign underwater activity’
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden boosted its military presence in Stockholm’s archipelago on Saturday to scour its waters for “foreign underwater activity” in a mobilization of ships, troops and helicopters unseen since the Cold War.
Madagascar police disperse pro-Ravalomanana rally with teargas
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar police on Saturday fired teargas at supporters of ex-president Marc Ravalomanana, who was placed under house arrest this week after returning to the Indian Ocean island for the first time since he was deposed in a 20…
U.S. and China look to manage differences, cooperate against threats
BOSTON (Reuters) – America and China’s top diplomats stressed the need to manage differences and cooperate against global threats including Islamic State and Ebola, as they sought to warm the mood between their countries ahead of a summit next month.
Suspected Boko Haram militants mount two deadly attacks after Nigeria ‘ceasefire’
MAIDUGURI Nigeria (Reuters) – Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed several people in two attacks on Nigerian villages that occurred after a government announcement of a ceasefire, security sources and witnesses said on Saturday.
Iraqi parliament approves defense, interior ministers: state TV
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – The Iraqi parliament on Saturday approved a Sunni Muslim to become defense minister and a Shi’ite to be interior minister, state television said, as part of a more inclusive government to help tackle Islamist insurgents.
Man accused of spying worked on strategic Polish gas project
WARSAW (Reuters) – A lawyer arrested in Poland on Wednesday on suspicion of spying for a foreign state worked on a Polish gas project which officials view as strategically vital because it will cut dependence on imported Russian gas.
U.S.-led air strikes in Syria killed 10 civilians: monitor
BEIRUT (Reuters) – U.S-led forces which are bombing Islamic State militants in Syria killed ten civilians in two recent air strikes, a group monitoring the violence said on Saturday.
Nepal blizzard death toll rises to 39, more than 370 rescued
KATHMANDU (Reuters) – The death toll in a blizzard that engulfed trekkers on Nepal’s popular Annapurna trail in the Himalayas has risen to 39, police and army sources said on Saturday.
Germany arrests two suspected IS supporters, raids properties
BERLIN (Reuters) – German police have arrested two men suspected of supporting Islamic State and raided properties across the country of another 13 suspected supporters of militant Islamist groups, prosecutors said on Saturday.
