U.N. council to meet on latest Israel-Palestine tensions
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting this week on recent tensions between Israel and the Palestinians in East Jerusalem due to Israel’s plans to build more settlements, council diplomats said on Tuesday.
‘El Dorado’ Britain must reduce its appeal to migrants: French mayor
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain needs to overhaul the generous welfare system and lax identity controls that are making it a magnet for illegal immigrants who see it as “El Dorado”, the mayor of the northern French port town Calais said on Tuesday.
Rousseff’s win in Brazil raises questions about EM reforms
LONDON (Reuters) – Pledges of reform in emerging markets have encouraged investors this year, but Brazil’s vote against any change at the top of its government is raising questions over whether the reforms will be delivered in hyped-up markets like Ind…
After Bashir nomination, Sudan voter registration begins under cloud of apathy
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan began registration on Tuesday for its first elections since the south of the country won independence, but many voters said they would ignore polls they believe are guaranteed to extend the 25-year rule of President Omar Hass…
Spain’s prime minister says sorry for corruption
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy apologized on Tuesday for the first time for corruption scandals affecting members of his ruling People’s Party and pledged to do more to clean up Spanish politics.
Myanmar journalist killed by army was former bodyguard of Suu Kyi
YANGON (Reuters) – A Myanmar journalist who was killed in army custody this month was once a democracy activist and a bodyguard for opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, his wife said on Tuesday, adding she fears she won’t be able to find out how he died…
Ukraine denounces Russian stance on rebel vote in east Ukraine
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine on Tuesday condemned as “destructive and provocative” Russia’s stance towards elections organized by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine next Sunday, saying Moscow’s recognition of the vote could wreck chances of bringin…
Malaysia PM vows to bring MH17 culprits to justice
DUBAI (Reuters) – Prime Minister Najib Razak on Tuesday vowed to bring to justice the perpetrators of the downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17, but said he feared fighting in Ukraine might block access to the crash site.
For 23rd time, U.N. nations urge end to U.S. embargo on Cuba
UNITED NATION (Reuters) – The U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly for the 23rd time to condemn the decades-long U.S. economic embargo against Cuba, with many nations praising the island state for its response in fighting the deadly Eb…
Nine out of 10 Hong Kong activists say will fight on for a year
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Nearly nine out of 10 Hong Kong protesters say they are ready to stay on the streets for more than a year to push for full democracy to counter China’s tightening grip on the city, according to an informal Reuters survey on Tuesda…
