Hong Kong democracy street battles rage on despite imminent talks
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Violent clashes erupted early on Sunday in a Hong Kong protest hotspot as unarmed pro-democracy activists once again confronted riot police despite the confirmation of talks between protest leaders and officials early this week.
Morocco says Algerian soldier fired on Moroccans at border, summons envoy
RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco said on Saturday that an Algerian soldier had fired on Moroccan civilians, badly wounding one of them, in the north east at the border with Algeria, and that it had summoned the Algerian ambassador for an explanation.
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.
