Exclusive: Poor and besieged, Myanmar’s Rakhine join Rohingya exodus
MAUNGDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) – For years, tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslim boat people have fled this remote corner of western Myanmar for nearby countries. But another huge exodus has grabbed far fewer headlines.
Stigma and isolation haunt South Korean families of convicted ferry crew
JINDO, South Korea (Reuters) – Im Young-ae and her husband, a crew member who survived the Sewol ferry disaster, had dreamed of a peaceful retirement by the sea until their lives were upended by the April tragedy.
Ministers from coalition against Islamic State to meet December 3
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Foreign ministers from up to 60 countries forming the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State militants will hold their first meeting next week in Brussels, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
Argentine presidential aspirant Massa says would cut back state controls
TIGRE, Argentina (Reuters) – Sergio Massa, a frontrunner in Argentina’s presidential election next year, said on Wednesday he would ensure the independence of the central bank and modify laws that have ramped up the role of the state in the country’s s…
Spanish health minister resigns in kickback scandal
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Health Minister Ana Mato resigned on Wednesday after an investigating judge accused her of benefiting from a kickback scheme that has already damaged Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s People’s Party (PP).
Former Rwandan rebels transferred to Congo transit camp
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo began to transfer former Rwandan rebels on Wednesday from disarmament camps in the east to a northern transit camp, the U.N. mission said, in an apparent first step to their relocation in…
Same firm, new house: Mexico leader’s conflict-of-interest storm grows
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto faced fresh questions on Wednesday about his dealings with a company at the center of a conflict-of-interest scandal, after it emerged that he enjoyed rent-free use of a house belonging to th…
Russian troops giving ‘backbone’ to Ukraine rebels: NATO commander
KIEV (Reuters) – Russian forces are still operating in eastern Ukraine, providing the backbone of separatist rebels fighting the Kiev government, NATO’s top military commander said on Wednesday after talks with Ukrainian leaders.
Egyptian inquiry into political violence seeks changes to protest law
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian committee investigating political violence made a rare break on Wednesday with judicial support for heavy-handed state tactics, recommending the government should amend a law restricting protest.
Colombia general, other FARC captives may be free Saturday: Santos
BOGOTA (Reuters) – A Colombian general and two others taken captive by Marxist FARC rebels could be free by Saturday, President Juan Manuel Santos said, in a move that may lead to the restart of suspended peace negotiations to end 50 years of war.
