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.
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.
Greek PM says he can ride out market turbulence and quit bailout
MILAN (Reuters) – Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Friday Greece would ride out market doubts about whether it can survive without international support, telling Reuters he can lead his country out of a four-year bailout and not call early electi…
Brazil election poll gives Neves wide advantage over Rousseff
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Opposition candidate Aecio Neves would defeat President Dilma Rousseff by almost 13 percentage points in the Oct. 26 runoff to Brazil’s presidential election, according to a poll published on Friday.
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 …
Hong Kong activists regroup to force police retreat in protest hotspot
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong pro-democracy activists recaptured parts of a core protest zone early on Saturday, defying riot police who had tried to disperse them with pepper spray and baton charges.
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.
Nigeria says reaches deal with Boko Haram to free abducted girls
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria said on Friday it had agreed a ceasefire with Islamist militants Boko Haram and reached a deal for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the group six months ago.
Nigeria says reaches deal with Boko Haram to free abducted girls
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria said on Friday it had agreed a ceasefire with Islamist militants Boko Haram and reached a deal for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the group six months ago.
