North Korea’s Kim seen behind sacking of powerful uncle
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have dismissed a powerful uncle, a man key to his rise to power, from his posts, South Korean lawmakers said on Tuesday, a move that could help consolidate his power base with a younger g…
Health deteriorates for American pastor in Iran prison: law center
(Reuters) – An Iranian-American pastor imprisoned in Iran for more than a year because of his Christian faith is in declining health for lack of proper nutrition and necessary medication, a group seeking his release said on Tuesday.
Pentagon says halts ground shipments out of Afghanistan via Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military has halted ground shipments of cargo leaving Afghanistan via its key Pakistan supply route to ensure the safety of drivers following protests in Pakistan over American drone strikes, a Pentagon spokesman said on…
Hezbollah chief says he met Qatari envoy in recent days
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Tuesday he recently received an envoy from Qatar, the first contact between the two sides since divisions over the crisis in Syria severed their once strong relations.
Ukraine protesters threaten tighter blockade over spurned EU pact
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s government faced a tightening blockade of key buildings by protesters in the capital Kiev on Wednesday amid a crisis over its rejection of closer ties with the European Union that has piled pressure on the creaking economy.
Twelve killed in Central African Republic attack: U.N.
BANGUI (Reuters) – Armed men killed at least 12 civilians and wounded 30, including children, northwest of the Central African Republic capital, United Nations officials said on Tuesday ahead of a Security Council move to end anarchy in the country.
Militias battle anew in Lebanon’s Tripoli, army arrests 21 fighters
TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) – Clashes resumed on Tuesday between Lebanese militias who back opposing sides of Syria’s war and 21 fighters were arrested by the army as it pursued a six-month-long mandate to end bloodshed battering the city of Tripoli.
Britain pushes U.N. resolution against ransom payments to extremists
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Britain submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday that calls on countries to prevent the payment of kidnap ransoms to extremist groups, like al Qaeda, which have earned hundreds of millions of dolla…
Defense chief could sign Afghan pact instead of Karzai: Kerry
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry suggested on Tuesday that Afghanistan’s defense minister or government, instead of a reluctant President Hamid Karzai, could sign a security pact enabling some U.S. troops to stay in the country a…
British news staff may face terrorism charges over Snowden leaks
LONDON (Reuters) – British police are examining whether Guardian newspaper staff should be investigated for terrorism offenses over their handling of data leaked by Edward Snowden, Britain’s senior counter-terrorism officer said on Tuesday.
