North Korea heralds 60th anniversary of war ‘victory’ with massive parade
PYONGYANG (Reuters) – North Korea celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Korean War truce on Saturday with a massive military parade trumpeting the revolutionary genius of three generations of leaders that gave it “Victory in the Great Fatherland Liber…
China military urges vigilance over Japan’s defense plan
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Defence Ministry on Saturday urged international vigilance of Japan’s military plans after it unveiled an interim report calling for strengthened armed forces, including the possible acquisition of the ability to hit enemy b…
Muslim Brotherhood says more than 70 killed in Cairo attack
CAIRO (Reuters) – At least 70 people died on Saturday after security forces attacked supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo, Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Gehad El-Haddad said, adding the toll could be much higher.
Blast kills six, wounds dozens in Philippine southern city
MANILA (Reuters) – A powerful blast ripped through a crowded popular nightclub in a southern Philippine city late on Friday, killing six people and wounding dozens, police said on Saturday, a reminder of the security challenges despite rising economic …
Muslim Brotherhood says at least 31 killed in Cairo attack
CAIRO (Reuters) – The Muslim Brotherhood said at least 31 people died early Saturday after security forces attacked a protest by supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo.
Muslim Brotherhood says at least 23 killed in Cairo attack
CAIRO (Reuters) – The Muslim Brotherhood said at least 23 people were killed on Saturday when the security forces attacked a protest by supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi in Cairo.
China state media says 18 more detained in GSK probe
BEIJING (Reuters) – At least 18 more people have been detained in China in connection with a corruption scandal involving British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, state media reported, giving more details on a probe which has rocked the company.
Tunisian dies in violent protests in southern city of Gafsa
TUNIS (Reuters) – One man was killed on Saturday in violent protests in the southern city of Gafsa, two days after the assassination of a secular opposition figure.
Syria rebels meet U.N. Security Council, urge Russia to end Assad support
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Syrian rebel leaders met with the U.N. Security Council for the first time on Friday to discuss the country’s two-year war and appealed to Russia to stop its powerful political and military support for Syrian President Bashar…
Breaking taboo, Mexico government aims to tax food, medicine
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico plans to boost its tax coffers by an extra $50 billion a year with an overhaul that aims to extend sales tax coverage, close tax loopholes and could impose charges on capital gains.
