U.N. decries barrel bomb assault in rebel-held northwest Syria
Schools, health facilities and residential areas have been hit by the worst barrel bombing campaign in rebel-held northwestern Syria in 15 months, the United Nations regional humanitarian coordinator Panos Moumtzis told Reuters on Thursday.
German SPD youth chief lambasted for proposing collective ownership for big firms
The head of the Social Democrats’ (SPD) youth wing has unleashed a storm of protest in Germany, including from party allies, for saying firms like BMW should be collectively owned in a clear appeal to left-wingers before European and regional votes.
Afghans demand ceasefire on both sides as first step to peace
Thousands of Afghans taking part in a rare grand assembly to discuss a possible peace deal with Taliban militants are demanding a ceasefire on both sides as a first step, officials said on Thursday.
Towns evacuate, tourists flee as cyclone churns toward Indian northeast coast
India has evacuated more than 300,000 people along its northeast coastline by boat, bus and train ahead of a severe cyclone due to make landfall on Friday, with many villagers piling household possessions on to trucks before fleeing their homes.
Panama election hopefuls court poor in tale of two societies
(This May 2 story has been refiled to add dropped letter to Cortizo’s first name.)
Factbox: Panama’s presidential candidates and their policies
Panama will elect a new president on Sunday to succeed incumbent Juan Carlos Varela.
Thailand’s King Rama X – from pilot prince to powerful monarch
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will be officially crowned as the 10th king of the Chakri dynasty on May 4, after taking the throne following the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in late 2016.
Indonesia jails Pole for treason in Papua after meeting activists
An Indonesian court jailed on Thursday a Polish man for five years after finding him guilty of plotting against the state with separatist activists in the easternmost province of Papua, his lawyer said.
Turkey, U.S. getting closer on issue of Syria safe zone: foreign minister
Turkey and the United States are getting closer to an agreement on the details of a planned safe zone in northeast Syria along the Turkish border, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
Thai king to pay homage to ancestors ahead of coronation
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn will pay homage to his ancestors on Thursday as part of preparations for his elaborate coronation ceremonies this weekend.
