China’s army eases curbs to draw more educated recruits: paper
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s military is setting its sights on better educated entrants, relaxing height, weight and vision requirements while cutting back on candidates without high school diplomas, the China Daily said on Tuesday.
Russia raises Ukraine aid issue, U.N. talks drag on Syria help
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia said on Monday that more than 100,000 people have fled across its border to escape violence in eastern Ukraine and signaled that it has been delivering humanitarian assistance to the region without Kiev’s consent.
Russia cuts off gas to Ukraine as Kiev orders border secured
KIEV/GORKI Russia (Reuters) – Russia cut off gas to Ukraine on Monday in a dispute over unpaid bills that could disrupt supplies to the rest of Europe and set back hopes for peace between the former Soviet neighbours.
The war that never ends between the Koreas
YEONPYEONG South Korea (Reuters) – On a clear day, residents of Yeonpyeong Island can see North Korea, 10 kms (six miles) away. They can also sometimes watch South Korean warships chase North Korean and Chinese fishing boats. These waters in the Yellow…
U.S. considers air strikes on Iraq, holds talks with Iran
MOSUL Iraq/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama considered options for military action to support Iraq’s besieged government on Monday, and U.S. and Iranian officials held talks to stabilize the region, which has been roiled by the advance of …
Exclusive: U.S., Iran discuss Iraq on sidelines of nuclear talks – sources
WASHINGTON/VIENNA (Reuters) – U.S. and Iranian officials discussed the crisis in Iraq on the sidelines of separate negotiations about the Iranian nuclear program in Vienna, three sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Brazilian police arrest 14 in anti-World Cup protest
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian police arrested 14 people on Monday during an anti-World Cup demonstration near the stadium where Nigeria and Iran played in southern Brazil, local security authorities said.
Iran and six powers seek to recover momentum for nuclear deal
VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran and six world powers will try in talks in Vienna this week to narrow differences and keep alive hopes of ending a decade-old nuclear dispute by late July, despite doubts the self-imposed deadline can be met.
Obama tells Congress U.S. deploying up to 275 troops to Iraq
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama told Congress on Monday the United States was deploying up to 275 military personnel to provide support and security for U.S. personnel and the country’s embassy in Baghdad after militants seized control of…
Two dead, 15 prisoners escape from Mali prison in gun battle
BAMAKO (Reuters) – At least two people were killed and 15 prisoners escaped after a suspected Islamist militant detainee shot his way out of the main jail in Mali’s capital Bamako on Monday, a government official said.
