Central African Republic rebels demand partition in Brazzaville talks
BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) – Seleka rebels have demanded that Central African Republic be partitioned into a Muslim north and a Christian south, a surprise move at talks aimed at halting religious violence, sources at the meeting said on Tuesday.
Jokowi: The new face of Indonesian politics
JAKARTA (Reuters) – When Indonesian furniture business owner Joko “Jokowi” Widodo turned to a career in politics nine years ago, he was a complete novice.
U.S., Germany set up dialogue to discuss intelligence dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Germany on Tuesday set up a procedure to address disputes over intelligence-gathering that have soured relations between the two close allies and resulted in Germany’s expulsion of the CIA station chief in B…
Russia may ask rich to help foot bill for Crimea with ‘solidarity tax’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia could ask its richest citizens to help foot the bill for the annexation of Crimea by paying a “solidarity tax” proposed by a group of lawmakers.
IAEA worried about slow progress in Iran nuclear probe: sources
VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog is concerned about Iran’s current lack of engagement with an investigation into its suspected atomic bomb research, ahead of a deadline next month for Tehran to step up cooperation, diplomatic sources said o…
Britain does U-turn on ex-KGB agent Litvinenko murder inquiry
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain announced on Tuesday it would hold a public inquiry into the death of a former Russian spy who accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ordering his murder, but denied the decision was linked to the Ukraine crisis.
Hardline Muslims tried to impose Islam in British city’s schools: government report
LONDON (Reuters) – A British government inquiry has found that hardline Muslims tried to impose an “intolerant and aggressive” Islamic agenda on some schools in the city of Birmingham, including separation of boys and girls in lessons and banning Chris…
Syrian opposition coalition dissolves interim government
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Western-backed National Coalition of Syrian opposition members said on Tuesday it had voted to force out its “interim government” and form a new one within a month.
Italy arrests five for mass murder during boat crossing
ROME (Reuters) – Italian police arrested five men on Tuesday on suspicion of murdering and throwing overboard dozens of migrants crossing from Libya. Another three were charged with smuggling the migrants.
Jokowi party claims victory in Indonesian presidential election
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was declared the winner of Indonesia’s presidential election on Tuesday, bringing the promise of major reforms to the world’s third largest democracy.
