Saddam’s allies moved his corpse, fearful Shi’ite militias would harm it: tribal leader
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Executed former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein’s Sunni tribal allies moved his body from a family plot eight months ago, fearful that Shi’ite militias would harm it, a tribal leader told Reuters on Wednesday.
Egypt upholds death sentence for 12 for murder of policeman: sources
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian court upheld death sentences on Wednesday against 12 Muslim Brotherhood supporters convicted of killing a police officer last year, judicial sources said.
Russia imposes new import bans in sanctions stand-off
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has extended food import bans to Romania, stepping up its response to more biting Western sanctions for its support for separatist rebels in Ukraine, though Moscow’s measures could be rebounding on its own economy.
Shadowed by Bush, Obama seeks Africa legacy makeover
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When President Barack Obama made his first extended trip to Africa last year as the world’s most powerful leader, he tried to assuage a continent largely disappointed in its famous favorite son.
Where do we start? Afghan unity talks at early impasse
KABUL (Reuters) – The two men vying to become Afghanistan’s next leader may have shaken hands on a deal to resolve a bitterly disputed election, but they are miles apart on a critical component of their gentleman’s agreement – forming a united governme…
Sudan presidential, parliamentary polls to start on April 2, 2015
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s presidential and parliamentary elections will start on April 2, 2015, the head of the election committee said on Wednesday, announcing a vote widely expected to extend veteran leader Omar Hassan al-Bashir’s hold on power.
Colourful London mayor, potential Cameron successor, plans return to parliament
LONDON (Reuters) – London’s colourful mayor, Boris Johnson, widely regarded as a potential challenger for Prime Minister David Cameron’s job, said on Wednesday he would try to run for parliament in next year’s national election.
NATO says Russia could be poised to invade Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia has amassed around 20,000 combat-ready troops on Ukraine’s eastern border and could use the pretext of a humanitarian or peace-keeping mission to invade, NATO said on Wednesday.
Scotland’s pro-independence leader fails to turn tide in TV debate
GLASGOW Scotland (Reuters) – The leader of the campaign for Scottish independence failed to turn a U.S.-style television debate into a victory for his cause, six weeks before Scotland votes on whether to break up the United Kingdom.
Maliki warns against interference in forming of new Iraq government
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is under mounting pressure to give up his bid for a third term in office, said on Wednesday that any unconstitutional attempt to form a new government would open “the gates of hell” in the co…
