WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State John Kerry is embarking on his first official overseas voyage, bringing new ideas to capitals in Europe and the Middle East on how to end nearly two years of brutal violence in Syria.
Kings win historic first Super Rugby encounter
PORT ELIZABETH (Reuters) – South Africa’s Southern Kings made a stunning Super Rugby debut with a 22-10 victory over Australia’s Western Force at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Winger Sergeal Petersen, still a schoolboy two months ago, scored a brace of tries while the boot of flyhalf Demitri Catrakilis added four penalties. The Port Elizabeth-based side have replaced the Lions in this year’s Super Rugby competition but were expected to struggle with an inexperienced squad under New Zealand-born coach Matt Sexton. …
Iran budget to reduce oil reliance and boost other exports
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran is to reduce its dependence on oil income and boost non-oil exports in its budget to counter the "heavy" im pact of sanctions, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a television interview late on Saturday. The budget is due to be presented to parliament on Wednesday for debate and likely amendments before it is subject to a parliamentary vote in the run up to Iran's election in June that will take place against the backdrop of deep economic gloom. "Events have struck from beyond our own economy and heavy factors are active from outside. … Israeli parliamentarian: Peace talks or violence
JERUSALEM (AP) -- A veteran Israeli parliamentarian warns that violence between Israelis and Palestinians will escalate unless peace talks resume.
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