Bahrain detention center riot leaves 40 hurt
DUBAI (Reuters) – At least 40 Bahraini prisoners were hurt on Friday when security forces used batons, tear gas, pepper spray and stun grenades against inmates protesting over their conditions, an activist said.
Iraq Kurds reach out to Baghdad to fight surging al Qaeda
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – When hundreds of al Qaeda fighters in armored trucks attacked the northern Iraqi town of Shirqat with machine guns last week, the local army unit called for backup and set off in pursuit.
Poland’s ruling party loses ground to main opposition: poll
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s ruling Civic Platform (PO) trailed the main opposition party by a record 11 points in a poll published on Friday, as the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk struggles to cope with the country’s biggest slowdown in decad…
Israel’s Livni sees peace talks aiding Arab world alliance shift
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s top peace negotiator said on Friday newly resumed talks with the Palestinians also held a wider opportunity for Israel to seek alliances with Arab world moderates against militants in the Middle East.
Japanese watchdog hints won’t block Abe on military changes
TOKYO (Reuters) – The head of a Japanese constitutional watchdog suggested on Friday that it would not block a bid by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to ease constraints on the country’s military.
Eight protesters killed in Egypt’s Damietta: emergency service
(Reuters) – Eight protesters were killed on Friday in the Egyptian Mediterranean town of Damietta in clashes with security forces, medical sources said, as demonstrations over a crackdown on Islamists gathered pace.
Indian election could put regional parties in driving seat: poll
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s two main parties – the governing Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – are losing ground among voters, an opinion poll showed, with regional groups set to take nearly half of parliament seats in next y…
Tear gas, shooting at Cairo square during protest
CAIRO (Reuters) – Tear gas was fired and shooting was heard on Friday at the main Cairo square where thousands of supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi were protesting against a crackdown on Islamists, a Reuters witness said.
Student’s death touches nerve in austerity-hit Greece
ATHENS (Reuters) – A 19-year old Greek student who died after an argument with a bus ticket inspector has come to symbolize the plight of a population ground down by worsening poverty and unemployment.
Syrian refugees pour into Iraq at new crossing, U.N. says
GENEVA (Reuters) – Thousands of Syrian refugees poured into the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq on Thursday, taking advantage of a new bridge along the largely closed border, the United Nations said on Friday.
