U.S. commander in Afghanistan offers drawdown options
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan said on Thursday he has presented his commanders with options on troop withdrawals in 2015, even as U.S. lawmakers accused the Obama administration of rushing to cut the U.S. military presen…
Hungary PM faces renewed fire in feud with oligarch
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – A Hungarian newspaper usually loyal to Prime Minister Viktor Orban printed an attack against him on Thursday in a fresh salvo by the paper’s co-owner who has turned on his former friend and threatens to undermine him.
Syrian rebel leader vows guerrilla war in south against Hezbollah, govt
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A Syrian rebel commander in the south vowed to wage guerrilla war against the Lebanese group Hezbollah and Syrian government forces which have launched a major offensive against insurgents in the sensitive border region near Israel a…
U.S. slams Sudan for obstructing Darfur mass rape investigation
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday sharply criticized Sudan for obstructing a United Nations investigation into what Washington’s U.N. envoy said were credible allegations of mass rape in the conflict-torn western Darfur region.
Egypt frees two Al Jazeera journalists on bail
CAIRO (Reuters) – Two remaining Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt on charges of aiding a “terrorist organization” were freed on bail on Thursday after more than 400 days, but the court said the case against them was still pending.
Congo presidential election set for November 27, 2016: commission
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s election commission has set Nov. 27, 2016, for presidential and legislative elections, an official said on Thursday, satisfying a key demand of the political opposition and international donors.
Boehner to push for ‘strong, robust’ Islamic State war plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday Republicans in Congress will make the case for a “strong, robust” authorization for President Barack Obama’s military campaign against Islamic State.
Zambia police arrest chief prosecutor over corruption accusations
LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s chief prosecutor was arrested on Thursday over corruption accusations, police said, in the first high profile case since new President Edgar Lungu was elected promising to end graft.
Pelosi says Obama war powers plan will be difficult to pass
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday it will be difficult for Congress to pass President Barack Obama’s new proposal to use military force against Islamic State militants.
U.S. official says raised concerns with China about new cyber rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government has raised concerns with China over planned cybersecurity rules that would hurt foreign companies’ access to information technology markets, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
