South Africa wants Zimbabwe vote to reflect people’s will: Motlanthe
PRETORIA (Reuters) – With a big vested interest in the stability of Zimbabwe, South Africa is keen that next week’s election in its northern neighbor should fairly reflect the people’s wishes, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Wednesday.
Gunmen attack Pakistan intelligence agency compound
MULTAN (Reuters) – A bomb and gun attack on the offices of the Pakistani intelligence agency in the southern town of Sukkur on Wednesday killed four people and wounded at least 40, police officials said, in a brazen challenge to the country’s powerful …
Egypt’s Abol Fotouh warns against army-called rally
CAIRO (Reuters) – The Egyptian army’s call for rallies on Friday risks triggering violence, the party led by former Islamist Presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh said on Wednesday, urging the military to row back for the sake of peace.
Turkish president congratulates interim Egypt leader on anniversary
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Abdullah Gul has sent a message to Egypt’s interim leader in a bid to maintain diplomatic ties despite Ankara’s refusal to officially recognize his government, officials said on Wednesday.
South Africa’s ex-ANC ‘bad boy’ plans election bid against the odds
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – He wears a red beret, talks the language of Revolution and calls himself “Commander in Chief”.
Jailed Russian female punk rock member loses parole appeal
PERM, Russia (Reuters) – A member of Russian female punk group Pussy Riot lost her appeal for parole on Wednesday after nearly a year in prison for performing a protest song against President Vladimir Putin in a Moscow cathedral.
Five Russians plead not guilty in murder trial of Putin critic
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Five men on trial for murdering Russian investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya, an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a court case that her family has decried as illegitimate.
Two killed in Egypt’s Sinai after army call for rallies
CAIRO (Reuters) – Two Egyptian soldiers were killed on Wednesday in the lawless North Sinai region within hours of a call by the head of the army for rallies to back its efforts to quell violence triggered by its removal of the Islamist president.
Violent protests disrupt Montenegro’s first gay pride parade
BUDVA, Montenegro (Reuters) – Protesters chanting “Kill the gays!” clashed with police trying to stop them reaching marchers taking part in Montenegro’s first gay pride parade on Wednesday.
U.S. seeking clarification from Russia on Snowden’s status
ON BOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – The United States is seeking clarification from Russian authorities about any changes to the status of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Wednesday.
