China to step up own security after new NSA allegations
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will step up its security following allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) collected data on millions of phone calls in Europe and snooped on leaders of major U.S. allies, the government said on Wednesday.
Tepco shouldn’t be in charge of Fukushima shutdown: Japan panel
TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo Electric Power Co should be stripped of the responsibility for shutting down its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, according to a draft proposal by a panel of Japan’s ruling party.
Insight: Starvation in Syria: a war tactic
(This story was reported by a visiting journalist whose name has been withheld for security reasons)
Suicide bombers kill 11 military, police in Iraq dinner attack-police
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Two suicide bombers killed at least 11 military and police officers and wounded 19 late on Tuesday by blowing themselves up outside a Sunni militia leader’s house in northern Baghdad as he was hosting dinner.
Abyei welcomes UN-backed referendum in disputed region
ABYEI (Reuters) – Abyei officials welcomed a push by the African Union to involve the U.N. Security Council in helping plan a referendum to resolve a dispute in the remote border region.
Afghans to visit Pakistan for talks with ex-Taliban chief
KABUL (Reuters) – Senior Afghan officials will travel to Pakistan soon to speak to former Taliban No.2 leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar following a breakthrough in negotiations during a London summit, the Afghan presidential palace said on Wednesday.
Despite low rating, Myanmar business climate improving
BANGKOK (Reuters) – For a country rolling out economic reforms at a startling pace, Myanmar’s lowly ranking among the likes of Eritrea and Chad for ease of doing business might set off alarm bells for would-be foreign investors.
Mexico’s president to pardon indigenous teacher under new law
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Tuesday that an indigenous teacher imprisoned for the slayings of seven policemen would be the first person he would pardon under a new law widening the scope of executive reprieves.
Peru PM Jimenez resigns, more cabinet changes pending
LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s Prime Minister Juan Jimenez said on Tuesday he is leaving President Ollanta Humala’s government and that other cabinet changes will soon be announced by his successor – a local governor and former business manager.
Argentina’s Supreme Court upholds controversial media law
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a controversial media law that government proponents applauded as an effort to reduce market concentration but opponents viewed as state meddling aimed at quieting dissent.
