Russia and Ukraine plan next prisoner swap in March: Kiev
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine said on Sunday it had held talks with the Kremlin on swapping all remaining prisoners from the conflict in east Ukraine, and the next exchange might … Read More
Dozens detained at Kazakh protests over activist’s death
ALMATY/NUR SULTAN (Reuters) – Police in Kazakhstan detained dozens of opposition supporters on Sunday who took to the streets after the death of an anti-government activist in a detention center. … Read More
Slovak anti-corruption opposition parties score emphatic election win
By Tomas Mrva and Jan Lopatka BRATISLAVA (Reuters) – Slovakia’s opposition led by the Ordinary People party (OLANO) won an emphatic victory in Saturday’s parliamentary election, as voters angry with … Read More
New coronavirus case confirmed at Tenerife hotel on lockdown
TENERIFE (Reuters) – An Italian national staying at a hotel in Tenerife which has been placed on lockdown after four cases of the coronavirus were detected has tested positive for … Read More
Pope makes first public appearance following illness
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance in four days following what the Vatican has called a “slight indisposition” that forced him to cancel … Read More
Newsmaker: Malaysia’s Mahathir down but still not out at 94
By Rozanna Latiff and Joseph Sipalan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – “I feel like I should retire, I’m so old now. But when I see what’s happening in this country…,” 94-year-old … Read More
No kissing please, we’re Swiss, minister urges over coronavirus
VIENNA (Reuters) – Swiss people should consider dropping the everyday greeting of kissing each other on the cheeks, to avoid spreading the coronavirus, Switzerland’s Health Minister Alain Berset said in … Read More
Tajikistan set to elect parliament loyal to strongman leader
DUSHANBE (Reuters) – Tajikistan voted in a parliamentary election on Sunday that is set to produce another legislature loyal to President Imomali Rakhmon who has run the ex-Soviet Central Asian … Read More
Mainland China adds 573 coronavirus infections, eyes risks abroad
By David Stanway and Yawen Chen SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Mainland China reported the biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases since Feb. 22 on Sunday as more infections emerged among prison … Read More
Malays strike back as turmoil opens way for return of nationalists
By Rozanna Latiff and Matthew Tostevin KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – “The power of the Malays has returned,” rejoiced street hawker Mohd Nor Afiq in Kuala Lumpur after a new prime … Read More