Greece’s anti-bailout party still leads conservatives in latest poll
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s radical leftist Syriza party would beat Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’ New Democracy party if an election were held now, but its lead has slipped, an opinion poll showed on Saturday.
Rome mayor recognizes gay marriages, riles minister, bishops
ROME (Reuters) – Rome’s center-left mayor on Saturday recognized the validity of 16 gay marriages performed outside Italy, the first such ceremony in the capital, sparking an angry reaction from the interior minister and the country’s Roman Catholic Ch…
Berlin gets a less glamorous mayor with focus on economy
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German capital will replace its party-loving mayor Klaus Wowereit with little-known politician Michael Mueller, the city’s Social Democrats (SPD) decided in a vote on Saturday.
India approves plan to develop Iran’s Chabahar port
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India will float a company to develop Iran’s Chabahar Port, a government statement said on Saturday, as New Delhi aims to take advantage of a thaw in Tehran’s relations with world powers.
Dhlakama calls Mozambique vote ‘charade’, but offers dialogue
MAPUTO (Reuters) – Mozambique’s Renamo opposition leader said on Saturday he would opt for dialogue with the ruling Frelimo party and not resort to violence after early results showed him losing an election he dubbed a charade.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters mount deadly attacks after Nigeria ‘ceasefire’
MAIDUGURI Nigeria (Reuters) – Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed dozens of people in five attacks on Nigerian villages that occurred after the government announced a ceasefire to enable 200 abducted girls to be freed, security sources and witne…
Czech coalition keeps majority in parliament upper chamber
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The ruling Czech coalition kept a majority in the upper house of parliament after a round of mid-term Senate elections on Saturday, ensuring the government can still pass legislation without major obstacles.
Sweden boosts forces to search for ‘foreign underwater activity’
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden boosted its military presence in Stockholm’s archipelago on Saturday to scour its waters for “foreign underwater activity” in a mobilization of ships, troops and helicopters unseen since the Cold War.
Madagascar police disperse pro-Ravalomanana rally with teargas
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar police on Saturday fired teargas at supporters of ex-president Marc Ravalomanana, who was placed under house arrest this week after returning to the Indian Ocean island for the first time since he was deposed in a 20…
U.S. and China look to manage differences, cooperate against threats
BOSTON (Reuters) – America and China’s top diplomats stressed the need to manage differences and cooperate against global threats including Islamic State and Ebola, as they sought to warm the mood between their countries ahead of a summit next month.
