Chad says U.N. force needed to stabilize Central African Republic
N’DJAMENA (Reuters) – Chad’s President Idriss Deby has called for the creation of a U.N. peacekeeping mission to contain violence in Central African Republic, the first time the region’s military heavyweight has publicly sought U.N. intervention.
Colombia fires head of armed forces amid corruption scandal
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia has dismissed the head of its armed forces, Leonardo Barrero, days after media allegations surfaced of widespread corruption in military procurement contracts, President Juan Manuel Santos announced on Tuesday.
Iraqi PM defends counterterrorism strategy as bombs kill 49
BAGHDAD/HILLA, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki defended his government’s counterterrorism strategy and vowed to defeat al Qaeda as bombs exploded in Baghdad and another Iraqi city on Tuesday, killing at least 49 people.
More Scots would back greater devolution over independence: poll
LONDON (Reuters) – More Scots would prefer the Scottish parliament to be given greater powers to control their tax and spending than the riskier option of independence from the United Kingdom, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
North Korea crimes evoke Nazi era, Kim may face charges: U.N. inquiry
GENEVA (Reuters) – North Korean security chiefs and possibly even Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un himself should face international justice for ordering systematic torture, starvation and killings comparable to Nazi-era atrocities, U.N. investigators said o…
North Korea’s Kim warned he might face charges over atrocities
GENEVA (Reuters) – North Korean security chiefs and possibly even Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un himself should face international justice for ordering systematic torture, starvation and mass killings bordering on genocide, U.N. investigators said on Monda…
Hundreds may be involved in gravest North Korean crimes: investigator
GENEVA (Reuters) – Hundreds of North Korean officials are potentially liable for the worst crimes against humanity being committed in the isolated country, a U.N. Commission of Inquiry said on Monday.
Putin foes denounce trial as ‘political order’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Two Russian opposition activists accused of plotting violent protests went on trial on Tuesday and denounced the charges against them as part of a politically motivated crackdown on opponents of President Vladimir Putin.
British suspect planned attacks on U.S., UK, France targets, Kenyan court hears
MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) – British national Jermaine Grant, on trial in Kenya accused of planning an attack there, was targeting British, French and U.S. interests, a London detective told the court on Tuesday.
Listen to your people, EU tells Bosnia leaders after unrest
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – The European Union told Bosnia’s fractious leaders on Tuesday to heed protesters’ demands for more accountability and transparency after the worst bout of civil unrest since the Balkan country’s 1992-95 war.
