Afghan detainee release a concern: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Friday that the release of Afghan detainees the United States considers dangerous is a concern and that U.S. officials have discussed the issue with counterparts in Kabul.
Taliban killings in Pakistani city may be part of pattern
KABUL (Reuters) – At least two Afghan Taliban commanders have been killed in recent weeks in the Pakistani city of Quetta, militants and police told Reuters, the latest in what officials across the border in Afghanistan have described as a series of as…
Obama administration to recognize Utah same-sex marriages
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration will recognize same-sex marriages performed in Utah and will provide federal benefits to the roughly 1,400 gay couples who were married there before the U.S. Supreme Court halted such nuptials on Monday, …
South Sudan says recaptures oil-producing state from rebels
JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan’s army said it regained a rebel-held northern town on Friday, giving the government control of a region where oil production had been halted by fighting that has left the world’s youngest nation close to civil war.
Russia detains six over deadly December bombing in southern city
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s federal Anti-Terrorist Committee said on Friday it had detained six men suspected in a bombing in the southern city of Pyatigorsk last month that killed three people and added to security fears in the run-up to the Winter Ol…
Tunisia’s new PM takes office after Islamists resign
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s new premier Mehdi Jomaa took office on Friday to lead a caretaker government until elections this year after the ruling Islamist party’s premier resigned in a deal to complete the country’s transition to democracy.
Three killed in Egypt clashes ahead of referendum
CAIRO (Reuters) – Three people were killed in clashes in Egypt on Friday, security sources said, ahead of a referendum next week on a new constitution.
Pakistani schoolboy who died stopping bomber recommended for award
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – A Pakistani schoolboy who died stopping a suicide bomber from attacking his school has been recommended for a national award, the prime minister’s office said on Friday.
Turkish police seize buses carrying weapons near Syria border: media
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish police seized two buses packed with weapons and ammunition on Friday in the southern province of Adana near the Syrian border, local media reported.
Tunisia’s new PM takes office after Islamists resign: state news agency
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s new premier Mehdi Jomaa took office on Friday to lead a caretaker government until elections this year, the state news agency said, after the ruling Islamist party resigned in a deal to complete a transition to democracy.
