Islamic State turns radical Islam on Syria Muslims
BEIRUT (Reuters) – As Islamic State militants advanced in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zor last month, those who had held out against them faced a simple choice: beg for mercy or face certain death.
Exclusive: In Ukraine, an armored column appears out of nowhere
MOSCOW/ NOVOAZOVSK Ukraine (Reuters) – On Monday, a resident of Novoazovsk in south-eastern Ukraine said she saw a column of armored vehicles approach the town and start shooting.
Israel, Palestinians reach Gaza ceasefire deal: Hamas spokesman
GAZA (Reuters) – Israel and the Palestinians have reached a Gaza ceasefire deal and an official announcement will be made in Egypt, where the agreement was mediated, a Gaza-based Hamas spokesman said on Tuesday.
Seleka rebel infighting in Central African Republic kills 17
BANGUI (Reuters) – Seventeen people were killed in a gun battle between rival factions of the Seleka rebels in territory they control in Central African Republic, a rebel spokesman said on Tuesday.
Washington to give Tunisia military aid to battle Islamists
TUNIS (Reuters) – The United States will give Tunisia $60 million worth of military aid to help it fight Islamist militants who are threatening the country’s nascent democracy, a senior American official said on Tuesday.
Austrian finance minister quits in tax reform row
VIENNA (Reuters) – Austrian Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger unexpectedly quit all his political posts on Tuesday, citing lack of support from his conservative People’s Party (OVP) in a row over tax reform.
Pakistan’s prime minister meets army chief amid crisis
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met the country’s powerful army chief on Tuesday as a political deadlock over mass protests to demand the government’s resignation showed no signs of resolution.
Afghan candidate threatens to pull out of election process
KABUL (Reuters) – One of two candidates competing to succeed Afghan leader Hamid Karzai threatened on Tuesday to pull out of a U.N.-backed audit of a disputed presidential election, undermining a process meant to defuse a volatile standoff between the …
Two killed in border skirmish between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
DUSHANBE/BISHKEK (Reuters) – Two Tajiks were killed in a border shootout between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the bloodiest clash so far this year on the frontier between the former Soviet neighbors, officials said on Tuesday.
Turkey struggles as ‘lone gatekeeper’ against Islamic State recruitment
ISTANBUL/BEIRUT (Reuters) – As Islamic State insurgents threaten the Turkish border from Syria, Turkey is struggling to staunch the flow of foreign jihadists to the militant group, having not so long ago allowed free access to those who would join its …
