Turkey set to overshoot budget targets as elections approach
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey is likely to overshoot its budget deficit targets this year as the government spends in the run-up to elections to help keep the economy growing, economists said on Monday.
After post-protest flurry, Brazil’s politicians resist reform
BRASILIA (Reuters) – One month after demonstrators climbed onto the roof of Congress demanding an end to corruption and the clean-up of Brazil’s political stables, lawmakers are procrastinating.
Mali interim president meets with Tuareg rebel leaders
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Mali’s interim President Dioncounda Traore has met for the first time with members of two northern Tuareg separatist groups, provoking anger among many in the country’s south as ethnic tensions rise ahead of a presidential poll on Su…
Pro and anti-Mursi protesters clash near Cairo’s Tahrir square
CAIRO (Reuters) – Supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi clashed in central Cairo on Monday, hurling stones at each other as security forces fired tear gas to try to disperse them, witnesses said.
One killed, seven injured in Cairo clashes: state TV
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian man was killed and seven were injured in clashes on Monday between supporters and opponents of the ousted President Mohamed Mursi, state television reported.
Protest halts Libyan port’s oil exports for sixth day
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Protesters demanding jobs closed off the eastern Libyan port of Zueitina for a sixth day on Monday, extending a halt in oil exports, according to a senior oil industry source and to one of the demonstrators.
Madagascar police fire teargas at opposition protesters
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Police in Madagascar fired teargas on Monday at supporters of a political party opposed to the transitional government of President Andry Rajoelina, demanding immediate elections and his departure.
Israel moves to protect Eilat-bound planes from Sinai jihadis
EILAT, Israel (Reuters) – An airliner full of carefree vacationers dips out of a cloudless sky on a final descent to Eilat and the desert around Israel’s toehold on the Red Sea sizzles with unseen military activity.
Uganda police arrest opposition figure to prevent rallies
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Police arrested Uganda’s leading opposition figure on Monday saying he was about to stage illegal rallies, in what will be seen as the latest crackdown on dissent in the oil-rich African country.
Italian doctors strike over cuts to health service
ROME (Reuters) – Thousands of doctors went on strike across Italy on Monday to protest against cuts to the country’s health service, raising pressure on Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s government as it seeks further ways to slash spending.
