Turkey struggles as ‘lone gatekeeper’ against Islamic State recruitment
ISTANBUL/BEIRUT (Reuters) – As Islamic State insurgents threaten the Turkish border from Syria, Turkey is struggling to staunch the flow of foreign jihadists to the militant group, having not so long ago allowed free access to those who would join its …
Bangladesh floods leave thousands homeless, damage crops
DHAKA (Reuters) – Heavy flooding across Bangladesh has forced thousands of people from their homes and caused severe damage to crops, with officials on Tuesday warning the situation could worsen as floodwaters poured into the capital, Dhaka.
Taiwan says Chinese military planes breached its airspace
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan said on Tuesday it had scrambled jets to intercept two Chinese military aircrafts, which breached its airspace four times.
Somali ‘paradise flower’ chewers savor low-price bliss after UK ban
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – “The president has arrived, the president has arrived,” chant youths in Mogadishu’s Beerta Khaatka market, as armed men in trucks mounted with machine guns escort lorries with horns blaring through the throng.
Austria’s Faymann sees government coalition lasting
VIENNA (Reuters) – Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann expects the country’s governing coalition to last until the next national elections, he said after Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger resigned.
German anti-euro party set for gains in eastern votes
FREITAL Germany (Reuters) – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) looks set to win its first seats in a German state parliament as it evolves from a single-issue eurosceptic party into a law-and-order movement that could chip away at Chancellor Angela Merk…
Indonesia president-elect to announce cabinet in early October
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s Joko Widodo will announce his cabinet team in early October, according to a senior adviser to the president-elect, as he steps up preparations to become the next leader of the world’s third largest democracy.
Ukraine says video shows Russian soldiers detained in east Ukraine
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian security services on Monday released video footage purporting to show Russian servicemen who were captured by Ukrainian government forces while fighting alongside pro-Moscow rebels in Ukraine.
Scotland’s pro-independence leader steamrolls final TV debate before vote
GLASGOW Scotland (Reuters) – Scotland’s pro-independence leader Alex Salmond easily won a final TV debate on Monday night just over three weeks before a breakaway referendum, but it wasn’t clear if this would help him catch up in the polls.
Thai rubber farmers feel ‘betrayed’ by military government
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai rubber farmers who supported anti-government protests that led to a military coup in May say they feel betrayed because the ruling military is failing to help soften the blow of plunging rubber prices.
