Guns, clans, rogue Muslim rebels undermine south Philippine peace
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines, Sept 15 – A week of violence in the southern Philippines has undercut hopes of lasting peace in the resource-rich region and exposed the government to criticism for underestimating rogue Muslim rebels who feel ignored by a …
Pakistani ‘Father of Taliban’ keeps watch over loyal disciples
AKORA KHATTAK, Pakistan (Reuters) – He is known as the Father of the Taliban, a radical Pakistani cleric who calls the Taliban’s one-eyed leader an “angel” and runs a seminary described as the University of Jihad.
India tests nuclear capable missile with range as far as Beijing
BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) – India successfully test-fired for a second time a nuclear-capable missile on Sunday that can reach Beijing and much of Europe, bringing a step closer production of a weapon designed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
Iraqi Kurds seek funds from oil companies for Syria refugees
ARBIL, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi Kurdistan has asked oil companies operating in the autonomous region for $50 million to help deal with an influx of refugees from Syria that has put a strain on its resources.
Analysis: South Sudan’s Kiir faces growing dissent as new state stumbles
JUBA (Reuters) – Telsach Gad, a teacher in South Sudan, had high hopes for a better life when his country became independent in 2011 after decades of civil war with Khartoum. Two years later, he has lost all illusions.
Syrian chemical weapons deal sign of U.S. ‘rationality’: Iran
DUBAI (Reuters) – A deal between Russia and the United States to remove Syria’s chemical arsenal was a sign of U.S. “rationality”, Iran’s speaker of parliament was quoted as saying by Iranian media on Sunday.
France calls Syrian chemical weapons deal an important first step
BEIJING (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said a Russia-U.S. deal to remove Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapons was an important first step and called for a political solution to address the mounting death toll in Syria…
At least 27 dead in Afghanistan coal mine collapse
KABUL (Reuters) – At least 27 miners in Afghanistan have been killed in a collapse in a coal mine, officials said on Sunday, in an accident likely to reinforce worries about a sector that many Afghans hope can underpin the country’s development.
Kerry-Lavrov rapport smoothed path to Syria deal
GENEVA (Reuters) – The deal between the United States and Russia on Syrian chemical weapons was due in no small part to the labors of foreign policy veterans with contrasting styles: Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lav…
China welcomes Russia-U.S. accord on Syria chemical weapons
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Sunday welcomed a deal reached by the United States and Russia to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, saying it would help promote a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
