U.S. strike killed al Shabaab commander: Somali officials
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – A U.S. missile strike in southern Somalia on Sunday killed a senior al Shabaab commander who had masterminded suicide attacks by the al Qaeda-linked militant group, two Somali security officials said.
Gunmen kill 22 in Nigeria church attack: witnesses
YOLA, Nigeria (Reuters) – Assailants armed with guns and explosives killed 22 people in at a busy church service in a northeast Nigerian village, witnesses said on Monday, in a region where Islamist sect Boko Haram is resisting a military crackdown.
Thai election body urges vote delay, army stays neutral
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s Election Commission urged a delay in next week’s planned national vote, warning on Monday of more bloodshed after violent clashes at the weekend.
Libyan militiaman released in Egypt after diplomats freed
CAIRO (Reuters) – A Libyan militia commander was released in Egypt after Egyptian diplomats kidnapped in Tripoli were freed, the Libyan ambassador to Cairo told Egyptian state television on Monday.
China says New York Times reporter broke visa rules, will leave
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that a China-based reporter for the New York Times broke rules on residence visas and would be leaving the country before the end of the week, in a case which could sour Beijing’s relations wi…
Cuba to host Latin American summit; U.S. notably absent
HAVANA (Reuters) – Latin American and Caribbean leaders converge on Cuba this week to discuss trade, peace and human rights in a further sign of regional eagerness to challenge the dominance of the United States.
African Union welcomes Madagascar back after power handover
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – The African Union lifted its suspension of Madagascar’s membership on Monday after a new president took office following the island’s first election since a coup five years ago.
Libyan militiaman released in Egypt after diplomats freed: sources
CAIRO (Reuters) – A Libyan militia commander was released in Egypt after Egyptian diplomats kidnapped in Tripoli were freed, Egyptian security sources said on Monday.
China official seeks tougher rules on religion after Xinjiang blasts
BEIJING (Reuters) – A senior Chinese official called for stricter management of religious activities, state media said on Monday, following explosions in China’s western region of Xinjiang which authorities say were masterminded by a religious militant…
U.S.-based Turkish cleric says used as scapegoat in graft scandal
ANKARA (Reuters) – U.S.-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen has denied giving orders to police and prosecutors in a corruption inquiry rocking the government, saying his worldwide movement of followers was being used as a scapegoat to divert attention…
