Israeli soldier killed in Lebanese sniper attack -military
ROSH HANIKRA, Israel (Reuters) – An Israeli soldier was killed on Sunday when a Lebanese sniper opened fire in a normally quiet area of the border between the two countries, and a U.N. peacekeeping force said it was working with both sides to keep the …
EU suspends trade talks with Ukraine, crowds rally against government
KIEV (Reuters) – The European Union said on Sunday it was halting work on a landmark trade and political pact with Ukraine, hardening their rift even as tens of thousands took to the streets of Kiev urging President Viktor Yanukovich to mend ties with …
Central African Republic leader sacks three government ministers
BANGUI (Reuters) – Central African Republic’s interim leader Michel Djotodia dismissed three members of the transitional government on Sunday in the wake of Christian-Muslim clashes this month, a presidential spokesman said.
Merkel picks popular woman ally as defense minister
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel named Ursula von der Leyen as her new defense minister on Sunday, a surprising choice that could vault the ambitious ally into the lead as the front runner to one day succeed the chancellor.
Turnout low in second round of Mali’s legislative election
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Voters in Mali headed to the polls on Sunday but turnout was low for a second round of legislative elections meant to complete democratic transition after a coup last year led to an Islamist takeover of the north.
Romanians rally against bill shielding MPs from corruption probes
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Hundreds of Romanians marched in Bucharest on Sunday to protest against parliament approving a bill that increases the immunity of deputies from corruption charges.
Yemeni parliament in non-binding vote against drone attacks
SANAA (Reuters) – Yemen’s parliament on Sunday called for a stop to drone attacks in a symbolic vote that reflected growing public anxiety about Washington’s use of the unmanned aircraft to combat al Qaeda in the impoverished country.
Syrian helicopter bomb raids kill 36 in Aleppo: monitor
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Thirty-six people, nearly half of them children, were killed on Sunday when Syrian army helicopters dropped improvised “barrel bombs” on the disputed northern city of Aleppo, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Approval of Peruvian president Humala drops to fresh low
LIMA (Reuters) – Only one in four Peruvians approved of President Ollanta Humala in December, an all-time low for the leader, a poll showed on Sunday.
Saudi activist sentenced to lashes and prison: rights group
RIYADH (Reuters) – A Saudi judge sentenced a political activist to 300 lashes and four years in prison for calling for a constitutional monarchy in Saudi Arabia, his rights group said on Sunday.
