Exclusive: U.S. weighs targeted sanctions against South Sudan – sources
UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is weighing targeted sanctions against South Sudan due to the failure of leaders in the world’s youngest nation to take steps to end a crisis that has brought the country to the brink of civil war…
U.S. to withdraw diplomat at India’s request as dispute festers
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The United States said on Friday it would withdraw one of its diplomats from New Delhi at India’s request after Washington effectively expelled an Indian envoy at the center of a dispute between the allies.
U.S. military advisers deployed to Somalia to help African forces
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military has established a unit of fewer than five troops in Mogadishu to advise African and Somali forces as they try to take control of Somalia from the al-Qaeda-affiliated al Shabab militant group, a spokesman said on…
Iraqis seek political solution to avert army attack on Falluja
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – The prospect of an imminent Iraqi army assault on Falluja receded on Friday as negotiators tried to work out a deal under which al Qaeda militants who seized the city 10 days ago would give way to Sunni Muslim tribal leaders.
Iran, EU make progress in nuclear implementation talks
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran and the European Union appeared to make progress in resolving outstanding differences on how to implement a landmark nuclear deal in talks in Geneva on Friday but the United States said discussions were not yet finalized.
Al Qaeda group fights back against Syria rebel assault
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Al Qaeda-linked jihadists struck back against rival rebels in eastern and northern Syria on Friday after a week of internecine fighting among opponents of President Bashar al-Assad in which 500 people have been killed, a monitoring g…
Celebrations in Central African Republic as leader resigns
N’DJAMENA/BANGUI (Reuters) – Central African Republic’s interim leaders caved in to international pressure and resigned on Friday after failing to halt inter-religious violence, prompting street celebrations but also questions over who would step in to…
Exclusive: Iran, Russia negotiating big oil-for-goods deal
LONDON/ANKARA (Reuters) – Iran and Russia are negotiating an oil-for-goods swap worth $1.5 billion a month that would enable Iran to lift oil exports substantially, undermining Western sanctions that helped persuade Tehran in November to agree to a pre…
India’s political parties open arms for diplomat at center of U.S. spat
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, heading home from the United States after she was indicted for visa fraud in a case that has strained bilateral ties, could have a political career for the asking.
Afghan detainee release a concern: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Friday that the release of Afghan detainees the United States considers dangerous is a concern and that U.S. officials have discussed the issue with counterparts in Kabul.
