British police to join Thai investigation into tourist murders
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand has agreed to allow British police to join an investigation into the murder of two backpackers on a Thai island, after local authorities came under criticism for their handling of the case.
Indonesia’s Widodo to name ex-Astra chief state enterprises minister
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian President-elect Joko Widodo is expected to appoint former Astra International chief Rini Soemarno as minister for state-owned enterprises (SOE), two advisers said on Saturday.
Japan rolls out ‘long-held dream’ with first commercial jet in 50 years
NAGOYA (Reuters) – To the sound of drums and a children’s choir, Mitsubishi Aircraft on Saturday rolled out Japan’s first commercial jet in half a century, amid doubts it can attain an ambition to sell more than 2,000 aircraft in a competitive market s…
Power out for thousands in Bermuda as hurricane moves away
HAMILTON Bermuda (Reuters) – Power was out for tens of thousands in Bermuda on Saturday morning after Hurricane Gonzalo pummeled the island with torrential rain and howling winds through the night, but there have been no reports of serious injuries.
Japan ministers visit war dead shrine day after Abe sends offering
TOKYO (Reuters) – Three Japanese cabinet members visited a shrine for war dead on Saturday a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe drew angry responses from China and South Korea by sending a ritual offering there.
In blow to Abe, Japan trade minister to resign over funds scandal: media
TOKYO (Reuters) – In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s newly appointed trade and industry minister plans to resign following reports that some of her support groups misused political funds, Japanese media said on Saturday.
Death toll in India from cyclone Hudhud climbs to 41
BHUBANESWAR India (Reuters) – The death toll from a cyclone that hit India’s east coast last week has risen to 41, as authorities struggle to restore power, transport and communication links and shelter 150,000 people forced to abandon their homes.
Rebels kill more than 20 people in east Congo village
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Suspected Ugandan rebels killed more than 20 people overnight in their second attack near the eastern Congolese town of Beni in 48 hours, a civic group said on Saturday.
Islamic State flying three jets in Syria: monitor
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iraqi pilots who have joined Islamic State in Syria are training members of the group to fly in three captured fighter jets, a group monitoring the war said on Friday, saying it was the first time the militant group had taken to the …
Thousands march in Acapulco over feared Mexican student massacre
ACAPULCO Mexico (Reuters) – Thousands marched in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco on Friday to demand answers about the fate of 43 missing trainee teachers, who authorities fear were massacred by police in league with gang members.
