U.S. backs Ukraine, warns Russia with Biden visit
KIEV (Reuters) – In a show of U.S. support for Ukraine’s embattled government, Vice President Joe Biden delivered an aid package on Tuesday and demanded Russia back off but also warned Kiev it must tackle the “cancer of corruption”.
Libya to expel 271 illegal migrants from African countries
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya plans to expel 271 migrants from sub-Saharan countries in a fresh crackdown on illegal immigration to and through the North African country, state news agency LANA said on Tuesday.
France to unveil plan to fight Syrian jihadist threat
PARIS (Reuters) – France is to unveil policies to stop its citizens joining the Syrian civil war, a government source said on Tuesday, aiming to prevent young French Muslims becoming radicalized and posing a threat to their home country.
Japan has not narrowed trade differences with U.S., negotiator says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese officials said on Tuesday there was still a significant way to go before reaching a broad agreement on trade with the United States, a day before President Barack Obama visits for a summit.
UK’s anti-EU party launches European election campaign amid racism row
LONDON (Reuters) – UKIP, Britain’s anti-EU party, launched its campaign for next month’s European elections on Tuesday, fending off accusations from rival lawmakers that its pre-election posters were racist.
Biden offers Kiev U.S. help, condemns corruption
KIEV (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Ukrainian presidential candidates and members of parliament on Tuesday that Washington was ready to help Ukraine’s economy but warned them they must fight the “cancer” of endemic corruption.
Ukraine peace deal falters as rebels show no sign of surrender
KIEV/SLAVIANSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – An international agreement to avert wider conflict in Ukraine was faltering on Monday, with pro-Moscow separatist gunmen showing no sign of surrendering government buildings they have seized.
Former Prime Minister Brown to urge Scots to stick with UK
LONDON (Reuters) – Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will warn Scots on Tuesday of a pensions “time bomb” in their ageing population as he joins a fight to dissuade them from voting to leave the United Kingdom.
Arab League criticizes Syrian election plan
CAIRO (Reuters) – Holding an election in Syria while civil war rages will only obstruct international efforts to resolve the conflict, the head of the Arab League said on Tuesday.
Libel conviction adds to pressure on Putin foe Navalny
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was convicted of libel on Tuesday in a ruling his lawyer said could potentially lead to the jailing of the anti-corruption blogger who is one of President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent criti…
