Suicide bomb kills three in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley: security source
BEIRUT (Reuters) – At least three people were killed and six wounded when a suicide car bomber struck a petrol station in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley near the border with Syria, a security source said.
Tanker that loaded oil in Libyan rebel port still in Mediterranean Sea: minister
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – A tanker that loaded oil at a Libyan port held by rebels is still sailing in the Mediterranean Sea, a government minister said on Sunday, contradicting claims by the rebels that it had reached its destination.
Popularity of Peru’s Humala tumbles as political crisis balloons
LIMA, Peru (Reuters) – Peruvian President Ollanta Humala’s approval rating in March dove back down to the lowest levels of his presidency, stung by a political crisis and amid discontent over income distribution, a poll showed on Sunday.
In China, Michelle Obama to stay firmly in ‘mom in chief’ mode
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is expected to steer clear of controversial issues such as human rights when she visits China this week but her trip could help advance a top item on her husband’s foreign policy agenda: deepening W…
Frontrunner to lead India picks holy Hindu city for election race
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The frontrunner to become India’s next prime minister has announced he will run for election in the holy city of Varanasi, a decision that could galvanize support among fellow Hindus but may focus attention on accusations of relig…
Peru’s former president, Fujimori, discharged from hospital after stroke
LIMA, Peru (Reuters) – Peru’s jailed former president, Alberto Fujimori, has been discharged from hospital following a small stroke on Friday, his doctor said on Sunday.
Police hunt for motive as search for Malaysian jet spans hemispheres
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian investigators are trawling through the backgrounds of the pilots, crew and ground staff who worked on a missing jetliner for clues as to why someone on board flew it perhaps thousands of miles off course, the country’…
Hindu temple set on fire in Pakistan over blasphemy
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Hundreds of angry Pakistanis attacked a Hindu temple and set it on fire in southern Pakistan overnight following a rumor that a member of the Hindu community had desecrated the Koran, police and community leaders said on Sunday.
Mali detains commander of Islamist group MUJWA: military source
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Malian authorities are holding one of the country’s most wanted Islamist fighters after he surrendered to French troops, a military source and French radio said on Sunday.
China plans investment and reform to ease urbanization drive
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China is planning a major expansion of its transport networks and urban infrastructure as it seeks to increase migration from rural to urban areas, lifting incomes and demand to drive continued economic growth.
