UK confirms debt pledge ahead of Scottish referendum
LONDON (Reuters) – The British government confirmed on Monday that it will take responsibility for all British government debt should Scotland vote for independence in September, a move it hopes will avoid jitters in bond markets ahead of the referendu…
India breaks free of polio in boost to global immunization drive
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India on Monday marked three years since its last reported case of polio, paving the way for it to be declared free of the crippling virus and boosting efforts to wipe out the disease globally, the Organization (WHO) said.
Insight: Gold mine stirs hope and anger in shattered Greece
OURANOUPOLI, Greece (Reuters) – A Canadian quest to mine for gold in the lush forests of northern Greece is testing the government’s resolve to prove Europe’s most ravaged economy is open again for business.
UAE PM says treatment of jailed American was unfair
DUBAI (Reuters) – The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates said on Monday that the treatment of a U.S. citizen who spent nine months in jail for posting a parody video on YouTube was unfair, and suggested it was a mistake the UAE would learn from…
China chides Japan for carping over fishing curbs
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing reacted sharply on Monday to criticism by Japan of new fishing restrictions imposed by China in the South China Sea, expressing “resolute dissatisfaction” with a Japanese official’s comments at the weekend, and noting Japan …
Cambodian court frees former Russian tycoon
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – A Cambodian court freed Russian real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky on Monday and he will not be extradited to Russia to face embezzlement charges there, his lawyer said.
Dubai ruler calls for lifting Iran sanctions: BBC
DUBAI (Reuters) – The ruler of Dubai, a Gulf trade and investment hub with strong links to Iran, said in remarks broadcast on Monday that the international community should ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
UAE premier says Egypt’s Sisi should stay in army: BBC
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Prime Minister of the UAE, a major financial backer of Egypt after the downfall of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, said the Egyptian army chief was better off staying in the military instead of running for president.
Israel boosts security for Sharon funeral near Gaza border
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel beefed up security for former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s funeral near the Gaza border on Monday and warned the enclave’s Palestinian rulers not to allow rocket fire during the ceremony, which U.S. Vice President Joe Bide…
Israelis pay last respects to warrior-statesman Sharon
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Thousands of Israelis bade farewell on Sunday to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the maverick warrior-statesman who helped reshape the Middle East, as his body lay in state outside parliament in Jerusalem.
