Firebomb attacks kill two in worsening Bangladesh unrest over vote
DHAKA (Reuters) – Two people died in bomb attacks in Bangladesh on Friday, raising the death toll to at least 34 in increasing political unrest as a stand-off between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the main opposition leader over last year’s election…
Greek leftists Syriza extend poll lead two days before election
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s anti-bailout Syriza party has widened its lead over the ruling conservatives to 6.7 percentage points from six points previously, a survey showed on Friday, two days before a national election.
Greek leftists Syriza extends poll lead as election day nears
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s anti-bailout Syriza party has widened its lead over the ruling conservatives, a survey showed on Friday, two days before a snap national election.
Kerry calls for more resources in anti-extremist fight, warns of Islamophobia
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Countries must devote more resources to fight global extremism, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday, but the battle would falter if it becomes consumed by sectarian division or Islamophobia.
Pope tells new cardinals to be humble, shun parties
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis has told the men he will elevate to the high rank of cardinal next month to be humble and shun lavish parties in their honor, saying they can do more damage than alcohol on an empty stomach.
Syrian air strike on rebel area kills more than 40: monitor
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A Syrian air strike killed more than 40 people in a rebel-held area near Damascus on Friday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group and opposition activists said.
French woman kidnapped in Central Africa released: Fabius
PARIS (Reuters) – A French charity worker abducted earlier this week in Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic, has been released, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said in a statement on Friday.
Congo Senate bows to protests, drops reforms seen delaying vote
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s Senate on Friday scrapped a proposed change to the election law after four days of deadly protests against the proposal that the opposition said was aimed at keeping President Joseph Kabila in power.
Anger, mistrust in Guinea villages hinders battle to beat Ebola
CONAKRY (Reuters) – Angry residents are blocking access for health workers to dozens of remote villages in Guinea, in a sign of persistent mistrust that could threaten President Alpha Conde’s aim to eradicate Ebola from the country by early March.
Lebanese army says soldiers and gunmen killed in clashes
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Fighting broke out between Lebanese troops and gunmen on Friday in an area that has seen repeated incursions by Islamist militants fighting in Syria’s war, the Lebanese army said in a statement.
