Analysis: Berlusconi’s fate highlights problems in Italy’s judicial system
ROME (Reuters) – Silvio Berlusconi says he is the victim of politicized judges, his enemies that he has finally been nailed after two decades evading the law. Either way, the fate of Italy’s dominant politician highlights deep problems with the country…
A pivotal moment for China’s economic reforms: Bo Xilai’s trial
BEIJING (Reuters) – When a court in a coastal province renders its verdict against disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai in a trial that appears imminent, it could also decide the pace of economic reforms planned by the new government of President Xi Jinpi…
Colombia’s Santos says FARC faces jail, death without peace
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s FARC rebel leaders negotiating peace with the government must return to the jungle and end their days on the battlefield or in prison if talks under way in Cuba collapse, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Thursday.
Britain catches one of ‘most wanted’ tax cheats, names 10 more
LONDON (Reuters) – British authorities said on Friday they had captured one of their ‘most wanted’ tax criminals and added 10 new names to a list of high-priority targets who are accused of cheating the government out of hundreds of millions of pounds….
Bitterly divided Egyptians celebrate Eid
CAIRO (Reuters) – Supporters of Egypt’s deposed Islamist president rallied in the thousands in Cairo on Thursday to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday and demand his restoration as the military held back from breaking up their protests.
Secretary of State Kerry to visit Colombia, Brazil next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Colombia and Brazil for talks next week on increasing cooperation with their governments, the State Department said on Thursday.
A pivotal moment for China’s economic reforms: Bo Xilai’s trial
BEIJING (Reuters) – When a court in a coastal province renders its verdict against disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai in a trial that appears imminent, it could also decide the pace of economic reforms planned by the new government of President Xi Jinpi…
Suicide bomber kills 30 at policeman’s funeral in Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) – A Taliban suicide bomber killed 30 people at the funeral of a policeman in Pakistan on Thursday, including five senior police officers, in the third deadly attack on government targets in two weeks.
Drone strikes kill eight suspected militants in Yemen
SANAA (Reuters) – U.S. drone strikes killed at least eight suspected al Qaeda militants in Yemen on Thursday, bringing the number of people killed by drones in less than two weeks to at least 25.
British warship to visit Gibraltar amid border row with Spain
LONDON (Reuters) – A British navy warship will sail to Britain’s overseas territory of Gibraltar in the coming weeks, coinciding with a diplomatic row with neighboring Spain, although officials said on Thursday the trip was a routine and long-planned v…
