Analysis – Al Qaeda’s Syria rift may lead to open conflict among jihadis
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A rift between Syrian jihadis and their fellow fighters from al Qaeda’s Iraqi wing may lead to internecine war among some of the most effective rebel groups in combating President Bashar al-Assad.
Merkel launches campaign with populist but costly promises
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel launched her re-election campaign on Monday with promises her coalition partners dismissed as unaffordable and even one party ally said would never see the light of day.
French police quiz Sarkozy backer Tapie in fraud investigation
PARIS (Reuters) – French police questioned flamboyant tycoon Bernard Tapie on Monday in a fraud investigation that threatens to damage ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy’s hopes of a political comeback.
World worried about nuclear terrorism, but little action at talks
VIENNA (Reuters) – More than 100 states meeting next week will warn of the threat of nuclear terrorism but without deciding on any concrete new steps to counter the danger, a draft ministerial statement showed on Monday.
Pakistan PM backs treason charge against ex-president Musharraf
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan intends to put former military dictator Pervez Musharraf on trial on charges of high treason, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday, in a move that shocked investors and appeared likely to anger the powerfu…
Protest slows truck movement to Brazil’s Santos port
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A protest on one of the highways leading to Brazil’s port of Santos has blocked the main corridor through which the country’s commodities reach international markets, the highway operator Ecorodovias said.
Albania opposition scents poll victory, urges PM to quit
TIRANA (Reuters) – Albania’s Socialist opposition urged Prime Minister Sali Berisha to accept defeat on Monday after it took a convincing lead in an election seen as a test of the NATO country’s democratic credentials.
Syrian rebels renew fight for Aleppo
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian rebels battled President Bashar al-Assad’s forces in and around the northern city of Aleppo on Sunday, seeking to reverse gains made by loyalist forces in the commercial hub over the last two months, activists said.
Egyptian government faces blame in mob sectarian killing
ZAWIYAT ABU MUSALLEM, Egypt (Reuters) – Egypt’s government promised “exemplary punishment” on Monday after the mob killing of four Shi’ite Muslims near Cairo raised fears of wider sectarian bloodshed at a time of grave national crisis.
Czech president signals may appoint technocrat PM on Tuesday
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech President Milos Zeman confirmed on Monday he would announce the name of a new prime minister on Tuesday and gave strong hints he would opt for a technocrat rather than a political nominee, a move that may spark an early electio…
