U.N. readies aid in South Sudan after ceasefire deal
JUBA (Reuters) – The United Nations in South Sudan was readying aid on Saturday for towns ravaged by conflict but was waiting to see if a new ceasefire deal holds between the president and rebel leader before sending it.
Protesters in east China clash with police over waste incinerator plan
BEIJING (Reuters) – Protesters in eastern China clashed with police at a rally against plans to build a huge waste incinerator that residents fear will be harmful to their health and add to pollution.
Southeast Asia group calls on China to speed up maritime security talks
NAYPYITAW (Reuters) – Southeast Asian foreign ministers voiced “serious concerns” on Saturday over naval clashes between Vietnam and China as the regional group’s top official urged Beijing to step up efforts to advance talks on maritime security.
Thai government supporters rally to ‘defend democracy’
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Supporters of Thailand’s beleaguered government gathered on Saturday on the outskirts of Bangkok, saying they were determined to safeguard democracy as rival anti-government protesters pressed their campaign in the city.
Somali president wants aid airlift for towns retaken from rebels
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Somalia needs help airlifting basic supplies to towns recently retaken by African Union-led forces because Islamist insurgents who were driven out from those areas are blocking aid convoys, the president told Reuters in an intervi…
Pro-Hamas newspaper back on sale in West Bank in new unity step
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – A pro-Islamist newspaper was sold in the West Bank on Saturday for the first time in seven years, another sign of a Palestinian unity pact that prompted Israel to suspend peace talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Ab…
Michelle Obama ‘outraged’ over Nigeria kidnapped girls
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. first lady Michelle Obama took the rare step of delivering her husband President Barack Obama’s weekly radio address on Saturday to express outrage over the kidnapping of some 200 girls in Nigeria last month.
Indonesia’s envoy to Australia to return this month as tensions ease
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s ambassador to Australia said on Saturday he was expected to return to his post by the end of this month, in a sign of easing diplomatic tension between the two countries.
Magnitude 6.0 quake hits southwestern Mexico, no damage reported
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Mexico early on Saturday morning and was also felt in Mexico City, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Militants attack presidential palace in mounting Yemen turmoil
SANAA (Reuters) – Suspected al Qaeda-linked gunmen attacked Yemen’s presidential palace on Friday and tried to kill the defense minister in his car, selecting high profile targets in apparent reprisal for the army’s biggest push against militants in ne…
