NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party made big gains in two Indian state elections, partial results showed on Sunday, in an endorsement that will encourage him to step up the pace of economic reforms.
In blow to Abe, Japan minister to quit as soon as Sunday over funds scandal - media
TOKYO (Reuters) - In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's new trade and industry minister will resign as soon as Sunday over allegations that groups backing her misused political funds, Japanese media said.
Chinese coastguard vessels patrol disputed waters
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has sent coastguard vessels to disputed waters in the East China Sea after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe angered Beijing by sending a ritual offering to a Tokyo shrine that honors the dead from Japan's wars.
Hong Kong democracy street battles rage on
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Violent clashes erupted early on Sunday in a Hong Kong protest hotspot as unarmed pro-democracy activists once again confronted riot police despite the confirmation of talks between protest leaders and officials early this week.
Maduro supporters, foes stage rival protests in Venezuela
CARACAS (Reuters) - Red-clad "Chavistas" rallied in central Caracas on Saturday to protest the killing of a young ruling party lawmaker, while across town a protest called by the opposition's new leader failed to attract as big a crowd.
U.S., four European countries call for end to violence in Libya
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and four European countries jointly called on Saturday for an end to violence in Libya.
Ghana's main opposition party elects Akufo-Addo as 2016 candidate
ACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana's main opposition New Patriotic Party voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to retain Nana Akufo-Addo as its leader for the 2016 election, setting up a rematch of the last poll when he lost narrowly to President John Mahama.
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