Turkish aid group opposes dropping legal action over Israeli raid
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A Turkish relief agency said on Thursday it would oppose what it called an imminent Israeli offer to pay compensation for a deadly commando raid on its Gaza-bound aid flotilla in exchange for dropping lawsuits over the attack.
Brazil’s Rousseff recovers voter support, rivals make gains: poll
BRASILIA (Reuters) – President Dilma Rousseff has recovered support among Brazilian voters but her main opponents have also gained ground as more undecided voters make up their minds ahead of the October 5 election, according to a poll published on Thu…
Biden says possible to end Cyprus division
NICOSIA (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Thursday he was optimistic Cypriots could overcome their differences on the ethnically-split island, saying it was well placed to becoming a key player in the energy market.
No signs Syria is handing over remaining chemical weapons
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Syria has made no progress in relinquishing a last batch of chemical weapons it says is inaccessible due to fighting, making it increasingly likely it will miss a final deadline to destroy its toxic stockpile, Britain said on Thur…
Russia, China veto U.N. bid to refer Syria to international court
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia and China vetoed on Thursday a resolution to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court for possible prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s three-year…
Saudi Arabia and Philippines investigating alleged scalding of maid
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi and Philippines authorities are investigating an incident in which a maid from the Philippines was allegedly scalded with water deliberately poured down her back, a Saudi newspaper reported on Thursday.
Polls show rise for far right as EU votes
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union’s marathon parliamentary election kicked off on Thursday when polls opened in Britain and the Netherlands, where far-right, anti-EU parties are forecast to top the ballot, spearheading a surge in protest votes ac…
Sisi’s economic vision for Egypt: back to the future
CAIRO (Reuters) – Days before a presidential election he seems certain to win, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi released a detailed, color-coded rendering of “The Map of the Future”, designed to reassure Egyptians he is serious about attracting investment in their…
Three killed in Central African Republic as French troops clash with crowds
BAMBARI, Central African Republic (Reuters) – Three civilians were killed in Central African Republic on Thursday as hundreds of Muslims armed with rifles and machetes clashed with French peacekeeping troops trying to disarm members of the rebel Seleka…
Mali Tuareg separatists seize several northern towns
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Tuareg separatists said on Thursday they had seized control of several towns in northern Mali after routing government forces but they would respect calls for a ceasefire.
