Did torture really help U.S. find al Qaeda chief Hambali?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hailed as a major success in the U.S. “war on terror,” the capture of Indonesian cleric Hambali if often touted by the U.S. intelligence community as evidence that harsh interrogation produces results.
Departing U.S. general says Afghan forces ‘inept’ at basic motor repairs
KABUL (Reuters) – The U.S. general who brought the NATO coalition’s combat operations in Afghanistan to an end this week after over 13 years of war said Afghan security forces were “inept” at basic motor maintenance and were struggling to sustain troop…
Few oligarchs can beat Russia’s weakening economy
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s oligarchs are no strangers to misfortune, asset grabs, forced investments and financial crises.
Al Qaeda in Yemen blames U.S. for death of hostages in raid
(Reuters) – Al Qaeda in Yemen blames the United States for the death of a U.S. and South African hostage killed in a failed rescue attempt by U.S. forces, an official of the militant group said, arguing Washington had “foolishly” chosen armed force ove…
Australian Senate inquiry finds government responsible for deadly asylum-seeker riots
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Australian government failed to protect asylum seekers in its custody during a deadly riot at an immigration detention center earlier this year, and as such was guilty of human rights abuses, said a Senate inquiry report released…
Arab Bank to face May damages trial over Hamas attacks: judge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Arab Bank Plc will face a trial in May to determine how much it owes for providing material support to Hamas in three of two dozen attacks attributed to the Islamic militant group in Israel and the Palestinian territories, accordin…
Libya’s recognized PM vows military campaign to seize Tripoli
CAIRO (Reuters) – Libya’s recognized government will continue a military campaign to claim back the capital Tripoli, Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni said on Wednesday.
China’s Xi to mark Nanjing massacre amid warming Japan ties
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the first national memorial day for the Nanjing Massacre on Saturday, as China marks a deeply symbolic anniversary while it tries to improve ties with old foe Japan.
Nigeria’s parties pick their presidential candidates
LAGOS/ABUJA (Reuters) – In a no-contest vote, Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan was nominated as the ruling party’s leader for the February 2015 elections early on Thursday, while the opposition coalition was still voting for a candidate to take hi…
UK’s Cameron wants end to Northern Ireland political deadlock this week
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron wants a deal to end political deadlock in Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government over budget cuts this week, he said on Thursday.
