Kenya acquits Briton over robbery, still faces attack trial
NAIROBI (Reuters) – A Kenyan court on Friday acquitted British citizen Jermaine John Grant of robbery with violence over an incident in 2008, a charge that could have carried the death penalty, but he faces another trial over a planned attack in Kenya …
12 arrested over plot to steal millions from Santander
LONDON (Reuters) – Twelve men have been arrested over an alleged attempt to take control of Santander UK’s computer systems and steal millions of pounds, British police said on Friday.
Bomb found in Cambodian capital ahead of election protest
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodian police found a home-made bomb near parliament and three grenades near a park in the capital, Phnom Penh, where opposition supporters are to start a mass rally at the weekend in protest at alleged electoral fraud.
Russia’s Putin welcomes Syrian entry to anti-chemical arms convention
BISHKEK (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday welcomed Syria’s announcement that it had joined a global anti-chemical weapons treaty, saying it showed Damascus was serious in its intention to resolve conflict in the country.
Iran praises Syria’s decision to join chemical arms pact
BISHKEK (Reuters) – Iran supports the Russian initiative to put Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal under international control and the decision by Damascus to join a global anti-chemical weapons treaty, President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday.
China welcomes Syria joining chemical arms pact
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it welcomed a decision by Syria to join the global anti-chemical weapons treaty.
Syrian envoy Brahimi to hold joint talks with Kerry, Lavrov
GENEVA (Reuters) – The international envoy for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, will hold three-way talks with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva on Friday, the United Nations said.
China makes clear full democracy not on cards in choosing Hong Kong leader
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Beijing’s top representative in Hong Kong has ruled out open nominations for candidates to become its next leader, the strongest sign yet that China’s pledge of democracy for the former British colony by 2017 comes with conditions…
At least three killed as insurgents attack U.S. consulate in Afghan west
HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) – At least three people were killed when insurgents attacked the U.S. consulate in western Afghanistan’s main city on Friday, detonating a powerful truck bomb outside the front gates and launching a gunbattle with security …
Thai court frees man accused by brother of royal insult
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A court in Thailand has dismissed the case against a man whose brother accused him of insulting the monarchy, letting him walk free after 11 months in prison.
