Fresh blow for Indian government as ally convicted in ‘fodder scam’
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A prominent lawmaker allied with the Indian government was found guilty of corruption on Monday, a fresh blow for an administration that was widely lambasted last week for trying to protect convicted politicians in the run-up to e…
Greece plans new anti-racism law amid Golden Dawn crackdown
ATHENS (Reuters) – The Greek government said on Monday it would soon present a bill targeting racist hate speech, part of a crackdown on the far-right Golden Dawn party after the killing of an anti-fascist rapper.
Australian PM skirts refugee issue in Indonesia talks
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott skirted the question of asylum seekers in talks on Monday in Indonesia, an issue which has threatened to overshadow his first visit overseas since taking office.
Mortar shell hits Chinese embassy in Syria: state media
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A mortar shell hit the Chinese embassy in Syria’s capital Damascus on Monday, damaging the building and wounding one person, Chinese state media reported.
Singapore civil servants told to declare casino visits
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Civil servants in Singapore will have to declare visits to the city-state’s two casinos under new rules intended to prevent incidents such as the recent case of a senior official from the anti-corruption watchdog charged with misa…
Malian army clashes with Tuareg rebels for second day in Kidal
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Malian troops clashed with Tuareg rebels in the northern desert town of Kidal for a second day on Monday, residents said, after the separatists ended a ceasefire with the new government last week.
Peres: Israel will consider joining chemical weapons ban treaty
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The Israeli government will seriously consider joining the international treaty banning chemical weapons after Syria said it would destroy its own toxic arsenal, President Shimon Peres said on Monday.
Chinese police detain activist ahead of U.N. human rights review
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has detained a human rights activist who helped stage a sit-in this year outside the Foreign Ministry to press for the public to be allowed to contribute to a national human rights report, her friend said on Monday.
Election risk rattles Italian government bonds
LONDON (Reuters) – Political instability put Italy’s bonds under heavy selling pressure on Monday after five ministers from former premier Silvio Berlusconi’s party stepped down at the weekend, increasing the risk of new elections.
Singapore civil servants told to show cards over casino visits
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Civil servants in Singapore will have to declare visits to the city-state’s two casinos under new rules intended to prevent incidents such as the recent case of a senior official from the anti-corruption watchdog charged with misa…
