U.N. to set up Ebola crisis center, aims to stop spread in six to nine months
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations plans to set up an Ebola crisis center to coordinate the response to the deadly virus and to strive to halt its spread in West African countries in six to nine months, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ann…
France’s Hollande says will finish mandate, rejects ‘anti-poor’ jibe
NEWPORT Wales (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he would stay in office until the end of his mandate in 2017 despite his record low opinion poll ratings, and defended himself vigorously against a suggestion he disliked the p…
Estonia says officer abducted on border; Russia says it detained spy
TALLINN/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Estonia said one of its security officers had been abducted on the border and taken into Russia on Friday as he tried to stop illegal activity on the border, but Russia said he had been detained on its territory as a suspecte…
Iran fails to address nuclear bomb concerns: IAEA
VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran has failed to address concerns about suspected atomic bomb research by an agreed deadline, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Friday, a setback to hopes for an end to an international stand-off over Tehran’s atomic activity.
Key allies ready to join U.S. military action in Iraq: Obama
NEWPORT Wales (Reuters) – Key NATO allies stand ready to join the United States in military action to defeat Islamic State militants in Iraq, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday.
India and Australia seal civil nuclear deal for uranium trade
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott sealed a civil nuclear deal to sell uranium to India on Friday and also offered to increase supplies of conventional fuel to help it overcome chronic shortages.
Aid agency demands Islamic State release its British hostage
LONDON (Reuters) – The aid agency that employs a British worker being held hostage by Islamic State (IS) jihadists has condemned their threats to kill him and called on Friday for his immediate release.
Mass killer Breivik says wants to create fascist party
OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, who showed no remorse at his trial for killing 77 people in 2011, said on Friday he was renouncing violence and was willing to apologize for his actions if he were allowed to set up a fas…
U.S. says forms ‘core coalition’ to counter Iraq militants
NEWPORT Wales (Reuters) – The United States said it had created a “core coalition” on Friday to battle Islamic State militants in Iraq, calling for broad support from allies and partners around the world but ruling out committing ground forces.
India and Australia sign civil nuclear deal for uranium trade
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott signed a civil nuclear deal with Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, clearing the way for uranium sales to the energy-hungry Asian nation.
