Obama, Merkel agree to high-level talks on U.S. surveillance program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama sought to allay concerns from German Chancellor Angela Merkel about reported U.S. spying on European allies on Wednesday, and they agreed to hold a high-level meeting on the subject in coming days.
Latin America fumes over Bolivia incident in Snowden saga
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Latin American leaders slammed European governments on Wednesday for diverting Bolivian President Evo Morales’ plane on rumors it was carrying a wanted former U.S. spy agency contractor, adding a new diplomatic twist to the Edw…
Ecuador seeks London’s help over embassy bugging
QUITO/LONDON (Reuters) – Ecuador said on Wednesday it would seek the help of the British government to determine who put a hidden microphone in the South American nation’s London embassy, where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is holed up.
Egypt’s Mursi being held by authorities: sources
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s deposed President Mohamed Mursi, toppled by the military on Wednesday, is being held by the authorities, a Muslim Brotherhood spokesman and a security official said on Thursday.
Obama expresses deep concern, doesn’t condemn Egyptian military intervention
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama expressed deep concern about the Egyptian military’s removal of President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday but stopped short of condemning a move that could lead to a cut-off in U.S. aid.
Canada bombing suspect’s past: A tale of violence, drugs, punk music
SURREY, British Columbia (Reuters) – One of the suspects in a Canadian bomb plot is a former drug user with a history of violence, a self-styled “Muslim Punk” who also wrote songs about his love for Satan.
Obama urges Egyptian military to quickly return to democratic government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama expressed deep concern about Egypt’s removal of President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday and called for a swift return to a democratically elected civilian government.
Italy’s Letta calls coalition meeting to smooth tensions
ROME (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta meets members of his uneasy left-right coalition on Thursday, aiming to ease tensions that have slowed reforms and hampered efforts to keep public finances under control.
U.S. military chief warns of consequences from Egypt army action
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey on Wednesday warned the Egyptian military of consequences if its overthrow of President Mohamed Mursi is viewed as a coup.
Egypt’s Brotherhood will not use violence: senior leader
CAIRO (Reuters) – A senior Muslim Brotherhood politician said the Islamist group had no intention of using violence after the army toppled Egypt’s Islamist president, Mohamed Mursi, on Wednesday.
