Little sign of economic stress in North Korea’s well-swept capital
PYONGYANG (Reuters) – North Korea’s economy is believed to be virtually lifeless after decades of mismanagement, isolation and sanctions aimed at foiling its nuclear ambitions but its showcase capital, Pyongyang, shows no hint of calamity.
Egypt minister wants Brothers in politics, not arms
CAIRO (Reuters) – The Muslim Brotherhood should be part of Egypt’s political future and must stop inciting violence, the country’s foreign minister said on Sunday, a day after the group accused security forces of killing 72 of its supporters in the str…
Three loud explosions heard in Libya’s Benghazi: witnesses
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Three loud explosions rocked the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Sunday, in what appeared to be attacks on judicial institutions there, a resident and a security source said.
Tunisian opposition may set up rival ‘salvation government’
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s secular opposition said on Sunday it might set up an alternative “salvation government” to challenge the Islamist-led ruling coalition and show its anger at the assassinations of two leftist politicians in six months.
Malians flock to vote in bid to rebuild broke nation
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Malians turned out in large numbers to vote on Sunday in a presidential election they hope will provide a fresh start for the West African nation after more than a year of turmoil, war and an army coup.
Bahrain orders tougher penalties ahead of protests
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain ordered tougher penalties for what it called terrorist acts on Sunday ahead of planned anti-government protests next month.
Colombian peace talks resume in Cuba as conflict rages
HAVANA (Reuters) – The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels resumed peace negotiations in Havana on Sunday after a recess of more than two weeks, during which 19 soldiers and a number of rebels were killed and rural protests left four farmers d…
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe warns rival against early poll win claim
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday warned his main rival Morgan Tsvangirai that he would be arrested if he claimed victory before official results were announced in an election this week.
Serbian finance minister cedes economy brief, averts risk of snap poll
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbian Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic agreed on Sunday to cede his economy portfolio, averting possible snap elections that could have dented the country’s ambitions to join the European Union.
Italian ministers publish incomes online in transparency drive
ROME (Reuters) – All the ministers in Enrico Letta’s left-right coalition government have published their incomes and assets online, aiming to set an example of transparency as they step up the fight against tax evasion.
