Leading Sunni cleric says in fatwa Egyptians should back Mursi
RIYADH (Reuters) – Egyptians should support ousted President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood and the military should withdraw from the political scene, leading Qatar-based cleric Youssef al-Qaradawi said in a religious edict, or fatwa, on Satur…
Islamist coalition calls for protests across Egypt on Sunday
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Islamist coalition led by the Muslim Brotherhood called on people to protest across Egypt on Sunday against the military overthrow of elected President Mohamed Mursi.
France detains former Moscow official accused of fraud: Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – French authorities have detained a former Russian politician who has been on an Interpol wanted list since November, accused of fraud worth 3.5 billion roubles ($105 million), Russia’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
Hurricane Erick forms in Pacific along Mexico’s coast
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Hurricane Erick formed on Saturday off Mexico’s Pacific coast and it was expected to crawl along offshore, weaken and may bring tropical storm-force winds to the southern Baja peninsula by late Sunday.
Italy’s most wanted drug trafficker arrested in Colombia
ROME (Reuters) – A suspected Italian mafia boss described as Europe’s most wanted drug trafficker and the world’s biggest cocaine importer has been arrested in Colombia, the government there said on Saturday.
Bomb blast kills three soldiers in Yemeni capital
ADEN (Reuters) – A roadside bomb in Yemen’s capital Sanaa killed three soldiers and injured two others during a security patrol early on Saturday, a security official said.
Syrian opposition coalition elects president
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The main Syrian opposition National Coalition elected Ahmad Jarba as its president on Saturday after a close runoff vote held in Istanbul, coalition members said.
Anyone seen Snowden? Moscow transit fliers hope for a glimpse
MOSCOW (Reuters) – When Edward Snowden finally leaves the transit area of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, it will lose its biggest attraction.
Mali state of emergency lifted ahead of election
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Mali has lifted its state of emergency to allow campaigning for a presidential election being held on July 28 after a French-led offensive to drive Islamist militants from the West African country.
Prominent Egyptian blogger released from jail, remains on trial
CAIRO (Reuters) – A prominent Egyptian blogger jailed for insulting deposed President Mohamed Mursi was released from prison on Saturday, state news agency MENA said, but he remained on trial for inciting violence.
