Pope to meet Russian President Putin Nov 25, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 25 in their first encounter since the pontiff was elected, the Vatican said on Thursday.
S&P says next Indian government’s agenda to determine rating
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Standard & Poor’s said on Thursday it will review India’s rating once a new government due to be elected next year lays out its policy agenda, reducing the prospect of a destabilizing downgrade to below investment grade ahead of the polls.
S&P says next Indian government’s agenda to determine rating
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Standard & Poor’s said on Thursday it will review India’s rating once a new government due to be elected next year lays out its policy agenda, reducing the prospect of a destabilizing downgrade to below investment grade ahead of the polls.
Tajik leader wins new term, faces challenge to ensure stability
DUSHANBE (Reuters) – Tajikistan’s President Imomali Rakhmon has won a new seven-year term after his only serious rival was barred from running, but he faces a hard task ensuring stability in a volatile country that borders Afghanistan.
North Korea says it has arrested South Korean spy: KCNA
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Thursday it had arrested a South Korean spy and was investigating him on charges of espionage in a rare report of the capture of a secret agent by either of the rivals.
Ireland says successfully completes final bailout review
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland has successfully passed its lenders’ final review of an 85 billion euro bailout, paving the way for it to complete the aid deal in December, its finance ministry said on Thursday.
British Muslim leader sentenced to death says Bangladesh trial ‘farcical’
LONDON (Reuters) – A British Muslim leader sentenced to death in his native Bangladesh for war crimes committed 40 years ago said the conviction was a politically motivated farce prompted by a vindictive government.
Ugandan source says Congo rebel commander held in Uganda
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda is holding the military commander of Congo’s defeated M23 rebel movement after he surrendered, a Ugandan officer said on Thursday, allaying fears that it could still take up arms again.
China to keep growth steady, push reforms: premier
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will keep economic growth steady while forging ahead with reforms, Premier Li Keqiang was quoted by state television as saying on Thursday.
Greek riot police storm former TV building, break up sit-in
ATHENS (Reuters) – Riot police stormed the former Greek state television headquarters in Athens on Thursday and evicted dozens of fired journalists, ending a five-month sit-in against the broadcaster’s closure.
