Putin dismisses critic Kasparov’s political skills
NOVOCHEBOKSARSK Russia (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned Garry Kasparov’s skills as a politician on Thursday after the former world chess champion described him as the most dangerous man in the world.
Iran refused to let in U.S. member of U.N. nuclear team: sources
VIENNA (Reuters) – A United Nations atomic agency official recently denied entry into Iran as part of a team investigating suspected bomb research is believed to be an American nuclear weapons expert, diplomatic sources said.
Palestinian PM convenes first unity government meeting in Gaza
GAZA (Reuters) – Palestinian technocrat prime minister Rami Hamdallah arrived in the Hamas-dominated Gaza Strip on Thursday and convened the first meeting of a unity government there since a brief civil war in 2007 between Hamas and forces loyal to the…
No sanctions relief for Russia until forces leave Ukraine: U.S. diplomat
BERLIN (Reuters) – A senior U.S. diplomat said on Thursday there should be no sanctions relief for Russia until all foreign forces and equipment have left Ukraine, Kiev’s sovereignty over its border has been restored and all hostages have been released…
Sinn Fein level with Irish PM’s party ahead of by-election
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Sinn Fein, once the political wing of the Irish Republican Army, has drawn level with Prime Minister Enda Kenny’s Fine Gael as Ireland’s most popular party ahead of two by-elections where it is looking to cement recent gains, a poll …
North Korea leader Kim has leg injury but is fully in charge: source
BEIJING (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has aggravated a leg injury he suffered in late August or early September that needs three months to heal, but remains fully in charge of the country, a source with access to the North’s leadership sa…
PLO says global public opinion backs recognizing Palestine
RAMALLAH (Reuters) – A senior Palestinian official said on Thursday that European moves toward recognizing an independent Palestine would bring them in line with global public opinion, ahead of a symbolic British parliament debate on the issue set for …
Dutch prosecutors summon far-right leader over alleged racist remarks
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch authorities moved closer toward prosecuting far-right politician Geert Wilders on Thursday, naming him as a suspect and summoning him for interrogation over alleged racist remarks he made in March.
Russia’s Putin may have talks with Ukraine leader next week: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold talks with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko next week on the sidelines of a summit of Asian and European leaders in Milan, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
More funds needed for million Syrian refugees in Turkey: UNHCR
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – More than a million Syrian refugees in Turkey may go without food, medicine and shelter unless there is an increase in international funding, the U.N. refugee agency said on Wednesday.
