Insight: The big money bails on Argentina – again
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – More than a decade after Argentina’s epic financial collapse of 2001-02, many investors are rushing for the door once again.
Tide of humanity, as well as rising seas, lap at Kiribati’s future
SOUTH TARAWA, Kiribati (Reuters) – The ocean laps against a protective seawall outside the maternity ward at Kiribati’s Nawerewere Hospital, marshalling itself for another assault with the next king tide.
Brazil police say eight firemen evaded duty at deadly nightclub blaze: TV
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian police accused eight firefighters of dereliction of duty for their alleged failure to enforce fire codes at a nightclub where a January 27 blaze resulted in the deaths of 242 people, the Record TV network reported o…
Mexico Congress to hold special sessions, buttressing reforms
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Congressional leaders of Mexico’s main parties said on Wednesday they had agreed to hold two special sessions of Congress in July and August to tackle outstanding initiatives, paving the way for key energy and fiscal reforms to …
Iranian Gmail users targeted in pre-election hacking campaign: Google
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Gmail accounts belonging to Iranian users have been targeted in an extensive hacking campaign in the weeks leading up to the country’s closely watched presidential elections on Friday, Google Inc said on W…
Mali president seeks changes to ceasefire blueprint
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Mali’s interim president told international mediators on Wednesday he wanted changes to a proposed ceasefire deal with Tuareg separatist rebels, meaning talks will have to resume on Thursday in neighboring Burkina Faso.
North Korea says South’s ‘sinister’ moves caused talks collapse
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea blamed the South on Thursday for scuttling fresh dialogue that aimed to ease tensions between the rival Koreas, saying Seoul deliberately torpedoed reconciliation talks planned for this week.
West to discuss aid with Syria rebel leader; insurgents kill Shi’ites
BEIRUT/PARIS (Reuters) – Western officials will meet the commander of the main force fighting President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday to discuss new aid, diplomats said, signaling a new bid to help mainstream rebels and counter the strength of sectarian …
Turkish protesters party in square despite ruling party call
ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators chanted and sang in Istanbul’s Taksim Square early on Thursday, defying an order to end almost two weeks of protests against Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
Mandela responding better to treatment: South Africa’s Zuma
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela was responding better to treatment in hospital on Wednesday morning after a “difficult last few days”, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma said.
