Cuba to host Latin American summit; U.S. notably absent
HAVANA (Reuters) – Latin American and Caribbean leaders converge on Cuba this week to discuss trade, peace and human rights in a further sign of regional eagerness to challenge the dominance of the United States.
African Union welcomes Madagascar back after power handover
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – The African Union lifted its suspension of Madagascar’s membership on Monday after a new president took office following the island’s first election since a coup five years ago.
Libyan militiaman released in Egypt after diplomats freed: sources
CAIRO (Reuters) – A Libyan militia commander was released in Egypt after Egyptian diplomats kidnapped in Tripoli were freed, Egyptian security sources said on Monday.
China official seeks tougher rules on religion after Xinjiang blasts
BEIJING (Reuters) – A senior Chinese official called for stricter management of religious activities, state media said on Monday, following explosions in China’s western region of Xinjiang which authorities say were masterminded by a religious militant…
U.S.-based Turkish cleric says used as scapegoat in graft scandal
ANKARA (Reuters) – U.S.-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen has denied giving orders to police and prosecutors in a corruption inquiry rocking the government, saying his worldwide movement of followers was being used as a scapegoat to divert attention…
China probes death of official who liquored up at lavish banquet
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s anti-graft watchdog is investigating events surrounding a boozy small-town banquet at which one official “drank himself to death”, the agency said in a statement.
Japan broadcaster chief expresses regret for remarks on wartime brothels
TOKYO (Reuters) – The head of Japan’s public broadcaster expressed regret on Monday for his comments on the use of military brothels in World War Two, news reports said, as Asian countries voiced fresh outrage about a highly sensitive point in relation…
China puts four more anti-graft activists on trial
BEIJING (Reuters) – Four more Chinese activists went on trial on Monday, accused of disturbing public order after urging officials to reveal their assets, the latest in a string of closely watched prosecutions of anti-graft campaigners.
Cambodian police break up rally pressing for TV station
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodian military police used smoke grenades and batons on Monday to quell a protest by demonstrators demanding that a new television channel be allowed to broadcast, wounding at least eight people, witnesses said.
India lifts ban on Airbus A380s
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India will allow Airbus A380 planes to land at the country’s four main airports, the civil aviation ministry said on Monday, lifting restrictions on the superjumbos flying into the country.
