UAE PM says treatment of jailed American was unfair
DUBAI (Reuters) – The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates said on Monday that the treatment of a U.S. citizen who spent nine months in jail for posting a parody video on YouTube was unfair, and suggested it was a mistake the UAE would learn from…
China chides Japan for carping over fishing curbs
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing reacted sharply on Monday to criticism by Japan of new fishing restrictions imposed by China in the South China Sea, expressing “resolute dissatisfaction” with a Japanese official’s comments at the weekend, and noting Japan …
Cambodian court frees former Russian tycoon
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – A Cambodian court freed Russian real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky on Monday and he will not be extradited to Russia to face embezzlement charges there, his lawyer said.
Dubai ruler calls for lifting Iran sanctions: BBC
DUBAI (Reuters) – The ruler of Dubai, a Gulf trade and investment hub with strong links to Iran, said in remarks broadcast on Monday that the international community should ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
UAE premier says Egypt’s Sisi should stay in army: BBC
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Prime Minister of the UAE, a major financial backer of Egypt after the downfall of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, said the Egyptian army chief was better off staying in the military instead of running for president.
Israel boosts security for Sharon funeral near Gaza border
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel beefed up security for former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s funeral near the Gaza border on Monday and warned the enclave’s Palestinian rulers not to allow rocket fire during the ceremony, which U.S. Vice President Joe Bide…
Israelis pay last respects to warrior-statesman Sharon
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Thousands of Israelis bade farewell on Sunday to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the maverick warrior-statesman who helped reshape the Middle East, as his body lay in state outside parliament in Jerusalem.
Japan PM Abe’s support ratings rise above 60 percent
TOKYO (Reuters) – Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government rose to more than 60 percent in opinion polls, although voters were divided on his December visit to a Tokyo shrine seen by critics as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism.
Magnitude 6.5 quake strikes off Puerto Rico: USGS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A strong quake of magnitude 6.5 struck north off Puerto Rico on Monday and could trigger a local tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Iran nuclear deal to take effect on January 20
ANKARA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A deal between Iran and six major powers intended to pave the way to a solution to a long standoff over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions will come into force on January 20, the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the European Union said …
