Putin says Russia is not a threat to anyone
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would safeguard its own security and that of its allies but posed a threat to no one.
Iran parliament ends standoff with Rouhani, approves higher education minister
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s parliament voted on Wednesday to approve President Hassan Rouhani’s fifth candidate to head the higher education ministry, ending an ideological tussle over a cabinet post important to his pledge to liberalize life in the Islam…
Far-left politician a new threat to Merkel?
BERLIN (Reuters) – A small eastern state is set to embark on an experiment that could shift the political landscape in Germany, loosening Angela Merkel’s grip on power and raising the chances of a future government in Berlin that includes fervent suppo…
Algeria says killed militant involved in French tourist beheading
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s military has killed a militant involved in the abduction and beheading of French tourist Herve Gourdel in September, Justice Minister Tayeb Louh said on Wednesday.
Cameroon army frees 16 hostages, including Polish priest
YAOUNDE (Reuters) – A Cameroonian army operation has freed 16 hostages, including Polish Catholic priest Mateusz Dziedzic, who were abducted by rebels from Central African Republic last month, Cameroon’s government said on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Libya’s rival oil minister wants to attend OPEC meeting
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s rival government wants to send its appointed oil minister to the OPEC summit in Vienna this week and will refuse to comply with any production decisions if it is denied access, the minister said.
Poland says missionary held in Central African Republic now free
WARSAW (Reuters) – A Polish Catholic missionary kidnapped in October in the Central African Republic has been freed, a spokesman for Poland’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
India-Pakistan friction threatens South Asia trade at Himalayan summit
KATHMANDU (Reuters) – Hostilities between rivals India and Pakistan on Wednesday threatened to scupper efforts by South Asian leaders to boost trade among almost a quarter of the world’s people, throwing into doubt any prospect of a regional customs un…
UK terrorism watchdog criticizes new security proposals
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s terrorism watchdog has criticized the government’s proposed new security laws, describing some of the measures as an “announcement waiting for a policy”.
Sarkozy hopes to crush party rivals in French come-back test
PARIS (Reuters) – Nicolas Sarkozy’s hopes of running for a new French presidential term in 2017 face a crucial first test on Saturday as members of his crisis-ridden conservative UMP party vote for a new leader.
