Hong Kong students storm government HQ in challenge to Beijing
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Over 100 pro-democracy students stormed Hong Kong government headquarters and scuffled with police late on Friday in protest against the Chinese government’s tightening grip on the former British colony.
British anti-EU party targets opposition Labour voters before 2015 vote
LONDON (Reuters) – The anti-EU United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) said on Friday it would target working class voters in the north of England who traditionally back the opposition Labour party as it seeks to broaden support ahead of next May’s na…
Rousseff gains momentum in tight Brazil election race
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has regained the momentum in an election race that looks too close to call just a week before the first round of voting, using a wave of attacks to halt a surge by challenger Marina Silva.
U.N. nuclear assembly condemns North Korea reactor restart
VIENNA (Reuters) – Member states of the U.N. atomic watchdog condemned on Friday North Korea’s efforts to develop its nuclear capabilities, including the restart of a reactor which experts say can yield atomic bomb material.
Islamic State tightens grip on Syrian border town; shells hit Turkey
KARACA Turkey (Reuters) – Islamic State fighters tightened their siege of the strategic town of Kobani on Syria’s border with Turkey on Friday, pushing back Kurdish forces and sending shells into Turkish territory, witnesses said.
Iraqi PM says Islamic State plans subway attacks in U.S. and Paris
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Iraq has “credible” intelligence that Islamic State militants plan to attack subway systems in Paris and the United States, the prime minister said on Thursday, but U.S. and French officials said they had no evidence to back up his…
U.S. says does not think Modi suit will distract from visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. civil court case brought against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not distract from his visit to the United States, a senior administration official said on Friday, adding that sitting heads of government enjoy imm…
North Korean TV acknowledges leader Kim Jong Un’s health problems
SEOUL (Reuters) – Young North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is suffering from “discomfort”, state media has said in the first official acknowledgement of ill health after a prolonged period out of the public eye.
Zambia denies reports President Sata was treated in U.S.
LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambian President Michael Sata’s health is “entirely normal”, Vice President Guy Scott told parliament on Friday, countering reports the ailing 77-year-old had received medical treatment in the United States this week.
No significant progress in Iran nuclear talks: French minister
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – There has been no significant progress in nuclear talks between Iran and major powers and, as a result, a meeting between the two sides planned for Friday had to be called off, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on F…
