China police probe online whistleblower over blackmail suspicions
BEIJING (Reuters) – Police in China questioned a prominent online whistleblower over suspicions of swindling and blackmail and detained him this week for 24 hours, the activist said on Saturday, as the government steps up its crackdown on citizens’ act…
U.S. says open for Iran talks based on ‘mutual respect’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is ready to engage in talks “on the basis of mutual respect” with Iran about its disputed nuclear program as long as Tehran is willing to demonstrate that its program is for civilian purposes, the White House sa…
U.S. seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran contacts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Even as it crafts a response to overtures from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Obama administration is working to reassure Israeli officials there will be no easing of sanctions on Tehran unless it first takes tangible step…
U.S. general sees problems, progress in developing Afghan air force
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (Reuters) – The U.S.-led effort to train the Afghan air force faces big challenges ranging from security threats to possible repercussions from a new review of infrastructure and equipment projects, the U.S. general in charge …
Venezuela arrests ex-policemen who shamed new force
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities on Friday arrested six former policemen who appeared in uniform in a homemade video cursing and firing their pistols in the air, embarrassing a new national force set up to improve the police’s dire image.
Vatican removes deputy bishop in Peru after sex abuse allegations
LIMA (Reuters) – The Vatican, under Pope Francis’ “zero-tolerance” policy for pedophile priests, removed an auxiliary bishop from his post in a Peruvian province because of allegations he sexually abused children, a bishop said on Friday.
Venezuela arrests ex-policemen who shamed new force
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities on Friday arrested six former policemen who appeared in uniform in a homemade video cursing and firing their pistols in the air, embarrassing a new national force set up to improve the police’s dire image.
U.S. general sees problems, progress in developing Afghan air force
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (Reuters) – The U.S.-led effort to train the Afghan air force faces big challenges ranging from security threats to possible repercussions from procurement scandals that have triggered a review of infrastructure and equipment …
U.S. says open for Iran talks based on ‘mutual respect’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is ready to engage in talks “on the basis of mutual respect” with Iran about its disputed nuclear program as long as Tehran is willing to demonstrate that its program is for civilian purposes, the White House sa…
Russian Muslim clerics warn of unrest over ban of translation of Koran
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s senior Islamic clerics warned the country’s leaders on Friday unrest could erupt in Muslim communities in Russia and beyond if a court decision ordering the destruction of a interpretive translation of Koran is not overturne…
