Low-level conflict afflicts Bahrain on third uprising anniversary
MANAMA (Reuters) – Three years after the eruption of a popular uprising in Bahrain that security forces subdued but have failed to stamp out, the ruling family has launched a new dialogue with the opposition but a breakthrough to end the turmoil remain…
Kerry says Obama has asked for new policy options on Syria
BEIJING (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday that President Barack Obama has asked for possible new policy options on Syria given the worsening humanitarian situation there.
Attack on prison in Yemeni capital kills 11
SANAA (Reuters) – Eleven people were killed when attackers mounted a bomb, grenade and gun assault on the main prison in Yemen’s capital on Thursday to free inmates, security sources and witnesses said.
Indonesia volcano erupts; 76,000 evacuated, most of Java’s airports shut
JAKARTA (Reuters) – More than 76,000 people fled their homes and flights were grounded across most of Indonesia’s densely populated island of Java on Friday after a volcanic eruption sent a huge plume of ash and sand 17 km (10 miles) into the air.
China dashes Taiwan’s hope of meeting between leaders at APEC
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China has rebuffed a request by Taiwan for Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou to meet at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing, saying it was “inappropriate”, a Taiwan official said…
Kenya court blocks charges against central bank governor
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s High Court blocked government agencies from pursuing claims of abuse of office against the head of the central bank, his lawyer said on Friday, pushing back a decision on a case that could trigger economic ructions.
North, South Korea agree on family reunions, no link to exercises
SEOUL (Reuters) – North and South Korea agreed on Friday to proceed with reunions of families separated by the Korean War despite an earlier North Korean demand that they could only go ahead if the South postponed military exercises with the United Sta…
Russia says Syria talks must not focus solely on transition
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Syrian peace talks must not focus solely on the creation of a transitional governing body, Russia’s foreign minister said on Friday, accusing backers of the opposition for pushing for “regime change”.
Floods in Britain threaten farm output and investment
LONDON (Reuters) – Floods in southwest England and elsewhere have submerged crops and destroyed cattle bedding and feed, with the consequences likely to be felt for months, or even years, in terms of lower production of both crops and meat.
Venezuela seeks protest leader’s arrest after unrest kills three
CARACAS (Reuters) – A Venezuelan court ordered the arrest on Thursday of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez on charges including murder and terrorism linked to street protests that resulted in the deaths of three people the day before.
