Russia would react to NATO build-up near borders: minister
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia would consider any further expansion of NATO forces near its borders a “demonstration of hostile intentions” and would take political and military measures to ensure its own security, a senior diplomat was quoted on Monday as …
Egypt puts Sinai’s Al-Arish port under military control
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt has transferred the assets of the Al-Arish port in the Sinai Peninsula from a civilian-run agency to the armed forces, citing national security reasons in an area where militant attacks have increased in the past year.
Guinea opposition pulls out of parliament, threatening protests
CONAKRY (Reuters) – Guinea’s main opposition parties withdrew from parliament on Monday and threatened to hold street protests over delays in organizing local elections promised in a political deal with the government last year.
Jokowi scores points but no knockout in Indonesia’s first presidential debate
JAKARTA (Reuters) – A month before Indonesia’s presidential election, the two candidates traded barbs in their first televised debate on Monday, with Jakarta Governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo seen faring better than former special forces general Prabowo Su…
UK’s Cameron steps up campaign to stop Juncker getting top EU job
HARPSUND Sweden/LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron stepped up his campaign to stop Jean-Claude Juncker becoming the next president of the European Commission on Monday, moving to outflank the European Parliament and forge an allian…
More than two dozen dead as Taliban assault Pakistan’s main airport
KARACHI (Reuters) – Taliban militants disguised as security forces stormed into Pakistan’s busiest airport on Sunday night, triggering an all-night battle in which at least 27 people were killed.
India’s Modi calls for greater cooperation with China
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged greater cooperation with China on Monday and said he planned to visit Beijing soon, underlining his administration’s promise to make a new beginning with the country’s giant neighbor.
Minister quits deadlocked South African platinum strike talks
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Wage talks between South Africa’s AMCU union and major platinum producers were deadlocked on Monday, prompting the mining minister to abandon his mediation role and dashing hopes for an end to a strike that is pushing the economy t…
Sisi keeps Egyptian premier to fix economy after turmoil
CAIRO (Reuters) – Newly inaugurated President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reappointed Egypt’s prime minister on Monday, signaling continuity as he sets out to fix the economy and overcome political divisions after a long period of turmoil and bloodshed.
Eurofighter jet crashes at Spanish base, killing pilot
MADRID (Reuters) – A Spanish Eurofighter jet crashed on Monday just before landing at an air base near Seville shared with the United States, killing the pilot, the Defence Ministry said.
