German eurosceptics go mainstream in threat to Merkel
BERLIN (Reuters) – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) failed to make as big a splash in European elections last month as its eurosceptic counterparts in France and Britain. But that may be about to change.
Thais clamber for free movie tickets as army promotes patriotism
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thousands of Thais thronged cinemas on Sunday to grab free tickets to an epic film featuring a medieval king, given away by military authorities keen to kindle patriotic feeling after seizing power to end months of unrest.
India’s Modi visits Bhutan on first step of bid to reassert regional sway
THIMPHU (Reuters) – – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins on Sunday his first visit abroad since taking office, arriving in Bhutan to launch a drive to reassert Indian influence in the region, offering financial and technical help and the lure o…
Afghan election workers among 11 killed by roadside bomb
MAZAR-I-SHARIF Afghanistan (Reuters) – Eleven people, including election workers, were killed in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb blew up their bus, the governor of the northern province of Samangan said on Sunday.
Gunmen kill seven army medics in south Yemen: official
ADEN Yemen (Reuters) – Gunmen killed seven army medics riding a bus in southern Yemen on Sunday, a local security official told Reuters.
China respects Taiwan’s social system, senior official says
BEIJING (Reuters) – China respects Taiwan’s social system and values, a senior Chinese leader said on Sunday, in the wake of sweeping protests in Taiwan over a controversial trade deal.
Polish magazine says central bank chief discussed removal of minister
WARSAW (Reuters) – A Polish magazine said on Saturday it had a recording of a private conversation in which the central bank chief told a minister the bank would be willing to help rescue the government from economic troubles on condition the finance m…
Brazilian police investigate World Cup alleged rape attempt
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Police in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso are investigating the alleged attempted rape of an American woman on Friday night in the city that hosted the World Cup soccer match between Australia and Chile.
Iraq insurgent advance slows, U.S. sends carrier to Gulf
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – An offensive by insurgents that threatens to dismember Iraq seemed to slow on Saturday after days of lightning advances as government forces regained some territory in counter-attacks, easing pressure on the Shi’ite-led government i…
Ukraine vows firm response after rebels shoot down military plane
KIEV/NOVOHANNIVKA Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukraine’s president promised a tough response on Saturday to pro-Russian separatists who shot down an army transport plane, killing 49 servicemen and dealing a blow to a military campaign to crush their uprising.
