Merkel: Give Iran talks a chance, but ready to act if needed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program have to be given a chance, but sanctions could still be reinstated if needed.
Nine killed in clashes between separatists and Islamists in Mali
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Nine people were killed in clashes in northern Mali this week between suspected Islamists and Tuareg separatist forces, separatist and military sources said on Friday.
Northern Ireland police extend Gerry Adams detention in 1972 murder probe
ANTRIM, Northern Ireland (Reuters) – Northern Ireland police extended the detention of Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams by two days on Friday to give detectives more time to question him about a 1972 murder, raising the stakes in a case that has rocked the…
Risk of genocide seen in South Sudan conflict: U.N. official
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The conflict in South Sudan has quickly degenerated into ethnic violence and there is a risk the fighting could spiral into genocide, Adama Dieng, the United Nations’ special adviser on prevention of genocide, said on Friday….
Hundreds killed, thousands missing in Afghan landslide
KABUL (Reuters) – Hundreds of people have been killed and more than 2,000 are missing after a landslide smashed into a village in a mountainous area of north Afghanistan on Friday, and rescue teams were struggling to reach the remote area.
Turkish party keeps term limit, hinting at Erdogan presidency
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s ruling AK Party decided on Friday to maintain a three-term limit for its deputies, the clearest signal yet that Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan will run in the nation’s first direct election for president in August.
Venezuela says 58 foreigners among unrest detainees
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela said on Friday that 58 foreigners had been arrested on suspicion of inciting anti-government protests and violence that have rocked the South American for the last three months.
Ukraine crisis highlights NATO defense spending problem: Hagel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia’s actions in Ukraine have shattered the myth of European security in the post-Cold War era and underscored the danger NATO allies have created by failing to meet their defense spending pledges, Defense Secretary Chuck Hage…
South Sudan’s Kiir says ready to meet rebel leader for peace talks
NAIROBI (Reuters) – South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir said on Friday he was ready to hold face-to-face talks with rebel leader Riek Machar to try to end more than four months of violence, in a statement released by the Kenyan presidency.
Turkish ruling party says to maintain three-term limit
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s ruling AK Party has decided to maintain a three-term limit for its deputies, the clearest signal yet that Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan will run for the presidency in an August election, the party said on Friday.
