Bolivian anti-corruption cop found guilty of extortion in Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – A former anti-corruption official in Bolivia’s government has been found guilty in a U.S. federal court of trying to extort tens of thousands of dollars from the former owner of a Bolivian airline.
Sudan rebel leaders, 15 others, condemned to death: lawyer
CAIRO (Reuters) – Two Sudanese rebel leaders and former senior political figures were sentenced to death in absentia on Thursday with 15 other people, a defense lawyer said, a move that will raise the stakes in fighting in remote southern regions.
EU, U.S. to commit to remove all duties on bilateral trade: draft
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and European Union leaders will promise to remove all tariffs on bilateral trade at their summit on March 26, an ambitious step towards the world’s largest free-trade deal, according to a draft statement…
Dutch politician referred to prosecutors for anti-Moroccan remarks
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch anti-immigration politician Geert Wilders was referred to prosecutors on Thursday after making anti-Moroccan remarks at a campaign rally.
Syria-fueled fighting in Lebanon’s second city kills two: sources
TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) – Fighting between rival sects in Lebanon’s second city killed two people including a 10-year-old girl on Thursday, security and medical sources said, in violence stoked by the war in neighboring Syria.
Egyptian candidate questions Sisi’s commitment to democracy
CAIRO (Reuters) – Leftist presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi says he doubts Egypt’s army chief will bring democracy if elected, citing alleged rights abuses since he toppled the country’s first democratically chosen leader.
‘Toxic stew’ of militants lurk in Afghanistan as NATO heads home
KABUL, (Reuters) – The soldiers were asleep when attackers struck their outpost, tucked in the mountains of Afghanistan’s eastern province of Kunar and on the front lines of a deepening war between the army and a potent mix of militants.
With training and partnerships, U.S. military treads lightly in Africa
DIFFA, Niger (Reuters) – On a dusty training ground in Niger, U.S. Special Forces teach local troops to deal with suspects who resist arrest. “Speed, aggression, surprise!” an instructor barks as two Nigeriens wrestle a U.S. adviser out of a car.
Court sees graphic photos of Pistorius’ home after shooting
PRETORIA (Reuters) – A South African court saw graphic images on Thursday of the bloodstained bathroom in which Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend, as prosecutors unveiled more details of the scene of the Valentine’s Day killing.
Western banks cold-shoulder Iran trade finance scheme
LONDON/ANKARA (Reuters) – Despite a diplomatic thaw, Western banks are steering clear of attempts by Iran to get them involved in financing humanitarian transactions, fearing they could be penalized under U.S. sanctions, bankers and government official…
