Thai protesters target ministries, threaten stock exchange
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Protesters trying to topple Thailand’s government tightened a blockade around ministries on Tuesday and their leader warned the prime minister that she could be targeted next, as some saw more than two months of turmoil inching towa…
Violence kills at least 12 across Iraq
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 12 people were killed in violence across Iraq on Tuesday, mostly in bombings and shootings in Baghdad, police and medical sources said.
Amid hype over constitution, Egypt’s police brace for the worst
MANSOURA, Egypt (Reuters) – As Egyptians vote in a constitutional referendum meant to help bring stability, policemen such as Brigadier-General Sayed Emara have good reason to dig in for more bloodshed.
British phone-hacking trial shown footage of alleged Brooks cover-up
LONDON (Reuters) – The trial of Rebekah Brooks, who ran Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper arm, was shown film footage on Tuesday of her husband involved in what prosecutors say was a botched plan to hide evidence from police investigating allegations …
IAEA says Iran asked for nuclear talks postponement to February 8
VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday a planned meeting with Iran next week to discuss steps meant to ease concerns over its nuclear program has been pushed back to February 8 at Tehran’s request.
Britain to investigate possible role in Indian Golden Temple attack
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron has ordered an investigation into official papers which suggest the British government of Margaret Thatcher helped India plan an attack against Sikh separatists in the Golden Temple at Amritsar in 1984.
China’s Xi warns of grim fight against corruption
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday the fight against corruption was grim and complicated but nevertheless, it had to be solved quickly with “drastic medicine”.
U.N. feeds record 3.8 million in Syria but concerned by malnutrition
GENEVA (Reuters) – The U.N.’s World Food Programme (WFP) delivered rations to a record 3.8 million people in Syria in December, but civilians in eastern provinces and besieged towns near the capital remain out of reach, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Before Olympics, Russians urged to help prevent attacks
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Less than a month before the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russian investigators appealed to civilians on Tuesday to be more vigilant and help avert the threat of “terrorist” attacks.
India’s Rahul Gandhi hints at PM role if party wins election
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Rahul Gandhi, the scion of a dynasty that has led India for most of its history, suggested in an interview published on Tuesday he was ready to be prime minister if his party won forthcoming elections, his first indication that he…
