Bahraini court temporarily releases Shi’ite opposition leader
MANAMA (Reuters) – A senior Bahraini opposition politician was temporarily freed on Thursday by the court trying him on charges that include inciting terrorism, in a surprise conciliatory ruling in the U.S.-allied Gulf Arab state.
Gunmen kill Yemeni colonel in capital: security official
ADEN (Reuters) – Gunmen on a motor bike shot dead a senior Yemeni intelligence service officer on Thursday, in the latest of a string of drive-by shootings targeting the country’s top brass.
Exclusive: EU graft inquiry shifts to ex-health chief’s overseas activity
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU investigators have expanded an anti-corruption investigation into former European health commissioner John Dalli, who was forced out last year after an associate was accused of attempted bribery, to include his overseas dealings…
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…
