Top U.S. general cautious of consequences of Syria action
LASK, Poland (Reuters) – The top U.S. military officer said on Wednesday he was cautious over recommending armed intervention in Syria, concerned that ill-conceived action could turn the country into a failed state.
Egypt’s army raises pressure on Islamists with call for rallies
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s military chief called for mass rallies on Friday to give him a mandate to tackle violence that has surged following his overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, ramping up pressure on the ousted leader’s Islamist support…
U.S. groups call on Obama to suspend trade talks with Vietnam
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A coalition of labor and human rights groups on Wednesday urged President Barack Obama to suspend free trade negotiations with Vietnam because of concerns over that country’s treatment of workers and people who criticize the gove…
U.S. groups call on Obama to suspend trade talks with Vietnam
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A coalition of labor and human rights groups on Wednesday urged President Barack Obama to suspend free trade negotiations with Vietnam because of concerns over that country’s treatment of workers and people who criticize the gove…
Gunmen shoot dead 13 police, soldiers in Iraq strikes
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – Militants ambushed a minibus carrying Iraqi soldiers and in a separate attack opened fire on a checkpoint in the north of the country, killing at least thirteen people in total on Wednesday, police said.
Gunmen shoot dead 13 police, soldiers in Iraq strikes
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – Militants ambushed a minibus carrying Iraqi soldiers and in a separate attack opened fire on a checkpoint in the north of the country, killing at least thirteen people in total on Wednesday, police said.
Gunmen attack Pakistani intelligence agency compound
MULTAN (Reuters) – Militants detonated four bombs in a heavily guarded Pakistani intelligence compound in the town of Sukkur on Wednesday and then fought security services, killing seven people and wounding at least 40, police officials said.
Gunmen attack Pakistani intelligence agency compound
MULTAN (Reuters) – Militants detonated four bombs in a heavily guarded Pakistani intelligence compound in the town of Sukkur on Wednesday and then fought security services, killing seven people and wounding at least 40, police officials said.
Ahli, Zamalek draw as Egypt gives politics rest
CAIRO (Reuters) – Soccer provided Egyptians with a welcome distraction from the country’s mounting political strife on Wednesday as holders Al Ahli drew 1-1 with arch rivals Zamalek in the African Champions League.
Hezbollah says EU invites Israel attack on Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday the European Union had given Israel justification to attack Lebanon by blacklisting the armed wing of his group, and would bear responsibility for any Israeli military action…
