Czech left heads for election win, may struggle to form government
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Republic looks sure to swing left in this weekend’s early election when voters punish centre-right parties for spending cuts and graft scandals that have marred their nearly seven-year rule.
In rare move, China regulator voices concern for detained reporter
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central publishing regulator, in a rare acknowledgement of the rights of journalists, expressed concern on Thursday about a detained reporter, a case that has stirred outrage after a newspaper pleaded with police on its fron…
U.N. nuclear inspectors hope to end deadlock with Iran
VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran’s apparent new readiness to address international concerns about its atomic ambitions will be tested in talks with U.N. inspectors on Monday, with diplomats hoping for progress such as on access to a sensitive military site.
Australia warns of attacks against foreigners on Kenyan coast
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Militants may be planning attacks on nightclubs and other spots popular with foreign tourists visiting the Kenyan city of Mombasa, the Australian government said in a travel alert on Thursday.
Manila expects early U.N. ruling on sea dispute with Beijing
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines expects an early ruling from the United Nations’ tribunal on its arbitration case questioning China’s claim on the South China Sea, Manila’s foreign minister said on Thursday, in the first public announcement of hopes…
IMF to consider extending, enlarging Bosnian standby deal: IMF official
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund will consider a request by Bosnia’s authorities to extend and enlarge the Balkan country’s current stand-by loan arrangement, the head of the IMF mission in Bosnia told Reuters on Thursday.
Egyptian Islamists call for protests over Mursi trial
CAIRO (Reuters) – Supporters of deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi have called on Egyptians to hold mass protests on November 4, the day he goes on trial for inciting murder, raising the prospect of more bloodshed as the country’s political crisi…
Weak global growth to prolong Asian slowdown: Poll
BANGALORE (Reuters) – The slowdown in Asian economies will likely persist for the rest of this year as weak global growth and reforms under way in many countries hinder activity, Reuters polls showed on Thursday.
Worst is probably not over for Indian economy: Poll
BANGALORE (Reuters) – India’s ailing economy is likely to remain under pressure from weak domestic and foreign demand for some time, while uncertainty ahead of elections next year is expected to keep investors and businesses at bay, according to a Reut…
Senior parliamentarian says Iran has halted 20 pct enrichment
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has stopped enriching uranium to 20 percent, a main demand of world powers in talks over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program, a senior Iranian parliamentarian was quoted as saying.
