Europe schism haunts British PM Cameron as pre-election battle drums begin
BIRMINGHAM England (Reuters) – The British Conservative party’s schism over Europe marred Prime Minister David Cameron’s last major party conference before a 2015 election, overshadowing his party’s attempt to pitch a growing economy and lower welfare …
Saudi Arabia warns Yemen violence could threaten global security
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has said “unprecedented challenges” facing Yemen since Shi’ite Muslim rebels took over the capital could threaten international security, and called for swift action to deal with instability in its southern neighbor.
Russian suspicions of U.S. motives in Syria make cooperation unlikely
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Russia see Islamic State as a common enemy but are failing to overcome deep mutual distrust and agree on how to tackle the threat together, making any role for Moscow in the U.S.-led campaign unlikely, say U.S. officials.
Frenchman’s murder puts Algeria back on the shifting map of jihad
ALGIERS (Reuters) – When a little-known group of Algerian militants beheaded a French tourist last week, they were not only lashing out at the West, but also staking an unmistakable claim in the shifting ground of jihadist power politics.
Military vehicle bombed in Afghan capital day before presidential swearing-in
KABUL (Reuters) – A bomb hit a military vehicle in the diplomatic quarter of the Afghan capital on Sunday, wounding one person a day before the inauguration of a new president expected to be attended by foreign dignitaries.
Japanese troops head for volcano after eruption leaves missing, at least 40 injured
TOKYO (Reuters) – More than 500 Japanese military and police set out on Sunday to search the peak of a volcano popular with hikers a day after its sudden eruption trapped hundreds on the mountain for hours, amid conflicting reports about missing and in…
India’s Modi jabs at Pakistan, encourages yoga in U.N. address
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he wants to hold bilateral talks with neighboring Pakistan “without a shadow of terrorism,” a day after Pakistan’s prime minister expressed frustration with stalled talks o…
India’s Modi jabs at Pakistan, encourages yoga in U.N. address
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he wants to hold bilateral talks with neighboring Pakistan “without a shadow of terrorism,” a day after Pakistan’s prime minister expressed frustration with stalled talks o…
Austria’s foreign minister brings Facebook age to U.N. stage
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Austria’s youthful foreign minister began his address to the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday by acknowledging his place in the world and offering something rarely seen during the annual meeting of world leaders.
Hong Kong clashes, arrests kick-start plans to blockade city
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Violent clashes between Hong Kong riot police and students galvanized tens of thousands of supporters for the city’s pro-democracy movement and kick-started a plan to lock down the heart of the Asian financial center early on Sund…
