South Korea expands air defense zone to partially overlap China’s
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea said on Sunday it has extended its air defense zone to partially overlap with a similar zone declared by China two weeks ago that has sharply raised regional tensions.
Thai PM proposes referendum on her future as protesters prepare big push
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra proposed a referendum on her future on Sunday and promised to resign if that was what the people wanted, as anti-government protesters prepared for a final push to try to force her from power….
Cash-strapped Iranian students in U.S. hope nuclear deal will ease tuition woes
(Reuters) – When Mohammad Hamedi Rad arrived in the United States last year, he carried his Iranian passport, a hard-won student visa and a backpack containing $14,000 in hundred dollar bills, because there was no simpler way of getting money into the …
Iran president Rouhani targets stagflation in first budget
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani presented his first budget to parliament on Sunday, vowing to bring down inflation and boost growth to lift an economy reeling from sanctions and what he says was mismanagement by predecessor Mahmoud A…
Al Qaeda thrives in Yemen amid weak security, stalled dialogue
MANAMA (Reuters) – Brazen al Qaeda attacks on top government targets in Yemen are unlikely to abate while security services remain divided, ill-equipped and infiltrated by militants, and efforts to repair the country’s fractured political life remain s…
Insight: Family, politicians battle over “Brand Mandela”
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – From political posters to bottles of wine and kitchen aprons, the face and name of Nelson Mandela are a potent commercial and political brand in South Africa. Little wonder it’s so sought after – and the source of occasional sq…
South Korea to make announcement on air zone; expansion is anticipated
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea was scheduled to make an announcement on Sunday amid anticipation that it will expand its air defense zone south into a zone newly declared by China that has spurred regional tensions.
U.N. decries ‘low, uneven’ use of law protecting Afghan women
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghanistan is failing to use a law designed to protect women from violence in a country regularly voted one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman, the United Nations said on Sunday.
Venezuelans vote in local polls that test Chavez legacy
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelans vote in municipal elections on Sunday that are the biggest political test yet for President Nicolas Maduro as he tries to halt an economic slide and preserve the radical socialist legacy of his late mentor Hugo Chavez.
Bashir announces resignation of Sudan vice president: state media
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir announced the resignation of First Vice President Ali Taha on Saturday, state media reported, the first move in a Cabinet reshuffle announced early on Sunday that brought in younger members of the …
