Fledgling democracy could survive in crisis-hit Tunisia
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia, birthplace of the Arab uprisings of 2011, is locked in a standoff between its Islamist-led government and secular opposition that could be decisive for the success of its experiment in democracy.
Analysis: Grand Kenya port plan faces headwinds despite oil finds
LAMU, Kenya (Reuters) – A mega-port project on the north Kenyan coast conceived in the 1970s may finally be gaining traction based on commercial oil finds in Uganda and Kenya, but it needs more financing to compete with a Chinese-backed port in Tanzani…
Four suspected militants killed in Yemen drone strike
ADEN (Reuters) – At least four suspected al Qaeda militants were killed on Friday in a presumed U.S. drone strike in Yemen’s central al-Bayda province, a local government source said.
China urges no U.N. action on Syria before probe completed
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said there should be no rush to force U.N. Security Council action against Syria until a probe by U.N. experts into suspected chemical weapons use is complete.
Italy names architect Piano, conductor Abbado Life Senators
ROME (Reuters) – Italian architect Renzo Piano, one of the creators of the futuristic Pompidou Centre in Paris, and Claudio Abbado, former director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, were named Senators for Life, President Giorgio Napolitano said on…
Putin aide says British vote reflects dangers of Syria strike
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A British parliamentary vote against taking military action in Syria shows a growing international understanding of the risks of intervention, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy adviser said on Friday.
Rival of Merkel takes pacifist stance on Syria before TV duel
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel’s challenger in the approaching German election, Peer Steinbrueck, took a stark stance against Western military action in Syria on Friday in a play to anti-war sentiment ahead of their only TV duel in the cam…
Malaysia’s opposition signals willingness to work with government
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s opposition indicated on Friday it was softening its stand towards the government for the first time since a disputed May election, saying it was willing to help tackle a range of problems.
Britain’s Cameron: I don’t need to apologize to Obama over Syria defeat
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday he regretted the failure of the British parliament to support military action in Syria but that he hoped President Barack Obama would understand the need to listen to the wishes of the peop…
Ukraine leader says law does not allow him to pardon Tymoshenko
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich said on Friday he had no legal powers to allow his jailed rival, Yulia Tymoshenko, to go abroad for medical treatment as some European governments have urged as a solution to ending a political imp…
