Iran says six-month extension of nuclear talks may be necessary
GENEVA/DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s talks with global powers on curbing its nuclear program in exchange for an end to sanctions could be extended for another six months if no deal is reached by a July 20 deadline, a senior Iranian official said on Monday.
Saudi Arabia jails 33 for up to 30 years on terrorism charges
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – A Saudi court sentenced 33 suspected Islamist militants on Monday to up to 30 years in prison, the official Saudi Press Agency said, eight years after their arrest on terrorism charges.
Ukraine sees ‘understanding’ with Russia on peace moves
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine said on Monday it had reached a “mutual understanding” with Moscow on parts of a plan proposed by President Petro Poroshenko for ending violence in the east of the country.
Ukraine, separatists battle to control border with Russia
MARYNIVKA/LUHANSK Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian border guards stand grim-faced and nervous at the remote Marynivka checkpoint on the frontier with Russia, fearing an attack by pro-Moscow separatists at any time.
Dozen corpses found in pickup in gang-ridden Mexican state
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Authorities found 12 corpses dumped in the back of a pick-up truck on Monday in the restive northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa, where violence has been on the rise since drug kingpin Joaquin “Shorty” Guzman was captured in Fe…
Egypt arrests seven men for harassing women during Sisi celebrations
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian authorities have arrested seven men for sexually harassing women near Cairo’s Tahrir Square while thousands celebrated the inauguration of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.
Russia would react to NATO build-up near borders: minister
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia would consider any further expansion of NATO forces near its borders a “demonstration of hostile intentions” and would take political and military measures to ensure its own security, a senior diplomat was quoted on Monday as …
Egypt puts Sinai’s Al-Arish port under military control
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt has transferred the assets of the Al-Arish port in the Sinai Peninsula from a civilian-run agency to the armed forces, citing national security reasons in an area where militant attacks have increased in the past year.
Guinea opposition pulls out of parliament, threatening protests
CONAKRY (Reuters) – Guinea’s main opposition parties withdrew from parliament on Monday and threatened to hold street protests over delays in organizing local elections promised in a political deal with the government last year.
Jokowi scores points but no knockout in Indonesia’s first presidential debate
JAKARTA (Reuters) – A month before Indonesia’s presidential election, the two candidates traded barbs in their first televised debate on Monday, with Jakarta Governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo seen faring better than former special forces general Prabowo Su…
