Tunisian opposition may set up rival ‘salvation government’
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s secular opposition said on Sunday it might set up an alternative “salvation government” to challenge the Islamist-led ruling coalition and show its anger at the assassinations of two leftist politicians in six months.
Malians flock to vote in bid to rebuild broke nation
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Malians turned out in large numbers to vote on Sunday in a presidential election they hope will provide a fresh start for the West African nation after more than a year of turmoil, war and an army coup.
Bahrain orders tougher penalties ahead of protests
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain ordered tougher penalties for what it called terrorist acts on Sunday ahead of planned anti-government protests next month.
Colombian peace talks resume in Cuba as conflict rages
HAVANA (Reuters) – The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels resumed peace negotiations in Havana on Sunday after a recess of more than two weeks, during which 19 soldiers and a number of rebels were killed and rural protests left four farmers d…
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe warns rival against early poll win claim
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday warned his main rival Morgan Tsvangirai that he would be arrested if he claimed victory before official results were announced in an election this week.
Serbian finance minister cedes economy brief, averts risk of snap poll
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbian Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic agreed on Sunday to cede his economy portfolio, averting possible snap elections that could have dented the country’s ambitions to join the European Union.
Italian ministers publish incomes online in transparency drive
ROME (Reuters) – All the ministers in Enrico Letta’s left-right coalition government have published their incomes and assets online, aiming to set an example of transparency as they step up the fight against tax evasion.
Party of PM Hun Sen wins Cambodian election, majority slashed
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodia’s ruling party won Sunday’s general election but with a much-reduced majority, according to the government, a result that will be seen as a setback for authoritarian leader Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving pri…
U.S. House set to vote on tough Iran sanctions bill this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are due to vote on a tough Iran sanctions bill this week that seeks to squeeze the Islamic Republic’s oil exports to a trickle.
Israel approves prisoner release ahead of Palestinian talks
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel on Sunday approved the release of 104 Arab prisoners in a move intended to facilitate the restart of peace talks with the Palestinians and end nearly three years of diplomatic standstill.
