Philippines, U.S. begin war games focusing on maritime threats
MANILA (Reuters) – Thousands of Philippine and U.S. soldiers began annual war games on Monday, the first under a new security pact with the United States, focusing on maritime security in the face of China’s growing naval presence in the disputed South…
Persistent Saudi-U.S. differences hurt Syria strategy
DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) – Differences between the United States and Saudi Arabia over Middle East policy persist, despite attempts to shore up their old alliance, and may prove calamitous for Syrian rebels.
Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes Thailand, some damage
BANGKOK (Reuters) – An earthquake of 6 magnitude struck northern Thailand on Monday causing some damage to buildings and roads and knocking goods off shelves in shops but there were no immediate reports of any casualties.
Nigeria police arrest protest leader for abducted girls
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigerian authorities have arrested a leader of a protest last week in the capital Abuja that called on them to do more to find more than 200 girls abducted by Islamist rebels, a presidency source and another organizer of the protest s…
Cameroon frees 18 hostages seized by Central African Republic rebels
YAOUNDE (Reuters) – Cameroon’s army has freed 18 civilians seized in the country’s east last week by rebels from neighboring Central African Republic, state television reported on Monday.
Cameroon frees 18 hostages seized by Central African Republic rebels
YAOUNDE (Reuters) – Cameroon state television said on Monday the army had freed 18 civilians that were seized in the east of the country last week by rebels from neighboring Central African Republic.
Libya confirms Ahmed Maiteeq as new prime minister
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – The head of Libya’s parliament has confirmed businessman Ahmed Maiteeq as the country’s new prime minister, according to a decree signed by him on Monday, one day after a deputy speaker had declared Maiteeq’s election invalid.
South Africa’s Zuma says AMCU being irresponsible
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma said on Monday the Association of Mine and Construction Workers (AMCU) was being irresponsible by dragging a platinum sector wage strike out for nearly four months.
China aims to boost military relations with Iran
BEIJING (Reuters) – China wants deeper defense ties with Iran, Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan told his Iranian counterpart on Monday, according to Chinese state media, as Beijing moves to cement already close ties with a major oil supplier.
South Africa’s AMCU says platinum strike to continue, no talks
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) said on Monday its striking members had rejected the latest wage offer by the world’s three biggest platinum mining companies.
