Oman looks beyond Iran sanctions for gas lifeline
DUBAI (Reuters) – If Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s dream of reaching a deal with world powers on Tehran’s nuclear program in six months comes true, Oman, an important intermediary in the dispute, could be a big winner.
Muslims in hiding in Myanmar after sectarian strife flares
YANGON (Reuters) – Terrified Muslims hid in their homes in northwest Myanmar on Monday after armed police dispersed a Buddhist mob that torched houses and surrounded a mosque in the latest outbreak of sectarian tension.
Analysis: Success, compromise, ageing erode Europe’s Greens
The anti-nuclear environmentalist movement that burst into politics in the 1980s as a youthful third force has suffered a string of setbacks in Germany and France, raising questions over its future.
Israel’s Netanyahu to press Obama for no let-up on Iran pressure
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will warn President Barack Obama at a meeting on Monday that Iran’s diplomatic “sweet talk” cannot be trusted and will urge him to pressure Tehran to prevent it being able to mak…
Kerry sees potential for quick Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said a deal on Iran’s nuclear program could be reached relatively quickly, and it would have the potential to dramatically improve the relationship between the two countries.
Death toll from Pakistan market attack rises to 42
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – The death toll from a car bomb explosion in an ancient market in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar rose to at least 42 on Monday, after the third attack in the area in a week.
India, Pakistan leaders say they want better ties but reach no concrete agreements
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, agreed on Sunday to work to restore a cross-border ceasefire after a spate of shootings in order to improve strained ties, officials said.
China to crack down on false terrorist threats to airlines
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China will impose tough penalties on people making false terrorist threats against airlines and airports, after a stream of bogus calls grounded flights and piled pressure on an already strained air traffic control system, state me…
Alitalia aircraft makes emergency landing, no injuries
ROME (Reuters) – An Alitalia aircraft went off the runway while landing at Rome’s Fiumicino airport on Sunday, but there were no injuries among the 151 passengers or crew, authorities said.
Italian political crisis threatens to split Berlusconi camp
ROME (Reuters) – Silvio Berlusconi’s bid to push Italy into new elections faces a test on Monday when he meets lawmakers from his center-right party who have shown growing unease over his shock decision to pull support from Prime Minister Enrico Letta’…
