Quake kills 45 in Pakistan, creates new island in sea
QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) – A major earthquake hit a remote part of western Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 45 people and prompting a new island to rise from the sea just off the country’s southern coast.
IMF chief Lagarde, Iran’s Rouhani meet at U.N., discuss economy
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday for talks that focused on his government’s economic policies and way to deepen relations with the international institution.
Israel bleak about U.S.-Iran rapprochement at U.N. summit
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel said on Tuesday the world should not be fooled by Iran’s conciliatory overtures over its disputed nuclear program after U.S. President Barack Obama told the United Nations that Washington was ready to engage Tehran diplomat…
Italian court orders new search of Costa Concordia wreck
ROME (Reuters) – An Italian court on Tuesday called for a new expert examination of the Costa Concordia cruise liner to seek further evidence related to its sinking, accepting a request from the lawyers of the ship’s captain and civil parties.
Britain’s Labour rules out EU membership vote for now
BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) – Britain’s Labour Party said on Tuesday it won’t match Prime Minister David Cameron’s promise of a vote on its European Union membership for now, ending high-level debate over changing its stance to wrong-foot the Conservat…
Egypt warns Hamas over Sinai border
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt has warned of a military response if Hamas or other Palestinian groups try to violate Egyptian security, increasing tension over what Cairo says is support from Gaza for Islamist militants operating in the Sinai Peninsula.
France wants ‘concrete gestures’ from Iran on nuclear plans
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Ahead of a meeting with Iran’s president, French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday he expects “concrete gestures” by Iran to show it will give up a military nuclear program.
India’s cabinet moves to protect politicians convicted of crimes
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s cabinet moved to shield politicians found guilty of crimes by passing an executive order on Tuesday that could allow convicted lawmakers to continue to hold office and stand in elections, ahead of national polls due by nex…
Blind dissident says China still harassing family, urges Obama to act
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Chinese political dissident Chen Guangcheng urged U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday to raise the continued harassment of his family with Chinese authorities.
Hunger as well as violence threatens Syrians
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hunger is a growing threat to Syrians living in regions hit by the civil war and children are now dying of malnutrition, according to aid groups and activists.
