Obama says Sony hack not an act of war
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama moved to prevent U.S. anger at North Korea from spiraling out of control on Sunday by saying the massive hacking of Sony Pictures was not an act of war but instead was cyber-vandalism.
South Africa’s Zuma says in ‘perfect’ health after post-election fatigue
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma said he was in “perfect” condition after recovering from a bout of fatigue that left him hospitalized in June, playing down reports of health problems.
Jordan hangs 11 after eight-year death penalty freeze
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan executed 11 citizens on Sunday, ending an eight-year moratorium on capital punishment, judicial sources said.
U.S.-led forces launch 13 air strikes in Iraq, three in Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S.-led forces attacked Islamic State targets on Sunday with 13 air strikes in Iraq and three in Syria, using fighter, bomber and other aircraft, the U.S. military said.
Libya’s official government targets rival forces trying to seize ports
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Military planes loyal to Libya’s recognized government attacked on Sunday an opposing force that is seeking to seize the country’s two biggest oil ports, officials said.
Health minister named as Haiti’s new interim prime minister
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Haitian Health Minister Florence Duperval Guillaume was named interim prime minister on Sunday to replace Laurent Lamothe, who resigned a week ago following several weeks of protests.
Economic issues whip up Israelis in chocolate pudding election
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s high cost of living is set to dominate a March 17 election that could shake up Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, with voter anger symbolized by an overpriced dessert.
Greek PM offers 2015 election once bailout talks complete
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras offered on Sunday to bring pro-European independents into the government and hold new elections in late 2015 if lawmakers back him to elect a new president.
Four militants hanged in Pakistan as execution campaign widens
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan hanged four Islamist militants on Sunday in the second set of executions since the government lifted a moratorium after the Taliban massacred 132 children and nine others at a school last week.
U.S. firm finds malware targeting visitors to Afghan government websites
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Malicious software likely linked to China is being used to infect visitors to a wide range of official Afghan government websites, U.S. cybersecurity researchers say.
