Eyeing Afghan exit, U.S. intensifies campaign against Haqqani militants
KABUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has intensified its drive against the Taliban-linked Haqqani network in an attempt to deal a lasting blow to the militants in Afghanistan before foreign combat forces depart this year, according to multipl…
Ecuador’s president will seek cabinet shuffle, change to party
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (Reuters) – Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa on Tuesday said he will ask for his cabinet’s resignation and reshape his political party after the loss of the capital city of the oil-producing Andean nation to the opposition in local …
China stresses rule of law in reform of age-old petitions system
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has issued new guidelines to strictly enforce the rule of law for those exercising an ancient tradition of seeking justice through petitions to higher authorities, as the central government tightens its grip on a system often …
U.S. expels Venezuelan diplomats in tit-for-tat move over unrest
CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday ordered three Venezuelan diplomats to leave in reprisal for President Nicolas Maduro’s expulsion of three American embassy staff accused of fomenting unrest that has killed at least 13 people.
Ukraine wants fugitive president to face Hague court
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s parliament voted on Tuesday to send fugitive President Viktor Yanukovich to the International Criminal Court, while his acting successor expressed concern about “signs of separatism” in Russian-speaking Crimea.
U.S. expels Venezuelan diplomats in tit-for-tat move over unrest
CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday ordered three Venezuelan diplomats to leave in reprisal for President Nicolas Maduro’s expulsion of three American embassy staff accused of fomenting unrest that has killed at least 13 people.
Italy’s Renzi wins final confidence vote, pledging reform
ROME (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a final parliamentary vote of confidence on Tuesday after pledging to slash red tape and “revolutionize” the economy.
Syrians set to replace Afghans as largest refugee population: U.N.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Syrians are about to replace Afghans as the world’s largest refugee population, fleeing a conflict where barrel bombs leave bodies in pieces and a generation of children are physically and emotionally scarred, top U.N. offici…
Pakistan launches new strikes near Afghan border; warns militants
PESHAWAR, Pakistan/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pakistani military launched new air strikes targeting militant hideouts in the North Waziristan tribal region on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people, and a senior government official warned of a big offensi…
Iraqi leaders give conflicting answers on reported Iran arms deal
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi officials gave contradictory accounts on Tuesday about whether or not Baghdad had agreed to buy $195 million worth of arms and ammunition from Iran as reported by Reuters, a deal that if confirmed could damage Iraqi-U.S. relat…
