Russia tightens security in Sochi before Olympics
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian forces went on combat alert in Sochi and tightened restrictions on access to the Black Sea resort on Tuesday as part of measures by President Vladimir Putin to ensure security at next month’s Winter Olympics.
China-Japan ‘Voldemort’ attacks up ante in propaganda war
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese state media warned Japan on Tuesday of an escalation in the war of public opinion after both countries compared each other to Lord Voldemort, the villain in the Harry Potter stories, in a tit-for-tat diplomatic spat.
Spain’s Princess Cristina charged with tax fraud, money-laundering
MADRID (Reuters) – A Spanish judge charged Princess Cristina – younger daughter of King Juan Carlos – with tax fraud and money laundering, possibly paving the way to an unprecedented trial of a member of the royal family, the Superior Justice Tribunal …
Convicted Greek militant on loose after breaking parole
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek police are searching for a convicted member of dismantled extremist group November 17 who failed to report to the authorities during prison leave over New Year, police officials said on Tuesday.
Cambodian garment workers return to work after deadly clashes
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of garment workers have returned to work in Cambodia, ending a two-week pay dispute after authorities used deadly force to quell a strike and thwart a protest by their political allies seeking a re-run of a July…
Iran, EU to meet on Thursday on nuclear deal-IRNA report
ANKARA (Reuters) – Iran and the European Union will hold a two-day meeting in Geneva on Thursday to discuss implementing a landmark nuclear deal between the Islamic state and major powers, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
Australia turns boat carrying asylum-seekers back to Indonesia – media
JAKARTA/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia last month turned a boat carrying asylum-seekers back to Indonesia, the first time Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s government has implemented a new immigration policy and further straining ties between the neighbors.
China suspends ban on sale of foreign video game consoles
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Lawyer for Indian diplomat seeks delay in visa fraud case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A lawyer for Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade is seeking to postpone proceedings in a visa fraud case that has created tensions between the United States and India, citing the need to continue “meaningful discussions” with the pr…
Biden calls Iraq’s al-Maliki about insurgent attacks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Monday to express support for Iraq’s fight against al Qaeda-linked militants, a message Biden repeated in another call on Monday with Osama al-Nujaif…
