Blast in Pakistani city of Peshawar kills 14
(Reuters) – Fourteen people were killed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Sunday when a powerful roadside bomb attack narrowly missed a passing convoy of security forces but ravaged a busy market area, police said.
Thai PM sacks commerce minister after rice fiasco
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s commerce minister was sacked on Sunday after coming under fire over a rice intervention scheme that resulted in huge losses to the budget and saw the country lose its place as the world’s top rice exporter.
Malaysia urges Myanmar to stem anti-Muslim violence
(Reuters) – Malaysia urged Myanmar on Sunday to take stronger action to prevent persecution of Muslims and bring the perpetrators to justice, the latest sign that the inter communal violence is straining ties in Southeast Asia.
Seven Saudis jailed for urging protests on Facebook: HRW
(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has sentenced seven activists from its restive Eastern Province to prison terms ranging from five to 10 years for posting messages on Facebook calling for anti-government protests, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Sunday.
Britain and Pakistan pledge to tackle terrorism, Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged on Sunday to work with Pakistan to fight terrorism and try to bring peace to Afghanistan, while also offering to help with security at sporting events possibly enabling foreign teams to…
Israel holds Gaza Palestinian who vanished in Egypt
GAZA (Reuters) – A Palestinian from the Gaza Strip who vanished while visiting Egypt this month is under arrest in Israel for alleged security offences, his family and his Israeli lawyer said on Sunday.
China says ‘religious extremists’ behind Xinjiang attack
BEIJING (Reuters) – The deadliest unrest in years in China’s western region of Xinjiang was carried out by a gang engaged in “religious extremist activities”, state media reported, saying the group had been busy buying weapons and raising money.
Chile’s Bachelet seen winning primary, rival a toss-up
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet is seen easily winning a primary election on Sunday to lead the center-left’s presidential ticket in November, competing against one of two seasoned politicians from the debilitated right-…
No breakthrough after Kerry meets Abbas: Palestinian official
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry made no breakthrough in talks on Sunday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on efforts to resume Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, a senior Palestinian official said.
Somalia clan leader tightens grip on strategic port city
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – A clan leader opposed by Somalia’s federal government has strengthened his grip on Kismayu after three days of fighting against rival militias battling for control of the strategic southern port city, residents said on Sunday.
