Islamic State targeted in 17 air strikes by U.S., allies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States led 17 air strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since Monday, the U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing to stranded Palestinians bound for Gaza
GAZA (Reuters) – Egypt opened the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday for the first time in a month to allow thousands of stranded Palestinians to return to the Gaza Strip, border officials said.
Time running short to rebuild Gaza: EU representative
GAZA (Reuters) – Time is running out to get post-war reconstruction going in Gaza, which needs not only cement and bricks but also fundamental political change, the EU’s representative said during a visit to the enclave on Wednesday.
Putin says Russia is not a threat to anyone
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would safeguard its own security and that of its allies but posed a threat to no one.
Iran parliament ends standoff with Rouhani, approves higher education minister
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s parliament voted on Wednesday to approve President Hassan Rouhani’s fifth candidate to head the higher education ministry, ending an ideological tussle over a cabinet post important to his pledge to liberalize life in the Islam…
Far-left politician a new threat to Merkel?
BERLIN (Reuters) – A small eastern state is set to embark on an experiment that could shift the political landscape in Germany, loosening Angela Merkel’s grip on power and raising the chances of a future government in Berlin that includes fervent suppo…
Algeria says killed militant involved in French tourist beheading
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s military has killed a militant involved in the abduction and beheading of French tourist Herve Gourdel in September, Justice Minister Tayeb Louh said on Wednesday.
Cameroon army frees 16 hostages, including Polish priest
YAOUNDE (Reuters) – A Cameroonian army operation has freed 16 hostages, including Polish Catholic priest Mateusz Dziedzic, who were abducted by rebels from Central African Republic last month, Cameroon’s government said on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Libya’s rival oil minister wants to attend OPEC meeting
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s rival government wants to send its appointed oil minister to the OPEC summit in Vienna this week and will refuse to comply with any production decisions if it is denied access, the minister said.
Poland says missionary held in Central African Republic now free
WARSAW (Reuters) – A Polish Catholic missionary kidnapped in October in the Central African Republic has been freed, a spokesman for Poland’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
