Obama Reassures France After ‘Unacceptable’ Spying
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the United States remains firm about ending spying tactics considered “unacceptable” by its allies.
Ukraine Talks Show Little Progress
Overnight talks about the Ukraine conflict ended late in Paris with little sign of progress.
Boston Marathon Bomber Apologizes
Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apologized in court Wednesday for his deadly attack on the 2013 Boston Marathon.
WHO Warns Against Unnecessary Caesarean Sections
The World Health Organization says the use of surgical childbirth is growing worldwide.
UN opens office in S. Korea to document human rights abuses in theNorth
The United Nations officially opened a new office in Seoul Tuesday to document human rights abuses in North Korea.
Senate vote renews Obama’s trade policy
The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to once again advance legislation permitting the approval of two trade agreements involving the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Kurdish Fighters Seize Syrian Town Held by IS
Kurdish-led forces in Syria have captured a town once held by the Islamic State group.
US to Position Military Equipment in Seven European Countries
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday the U.S. will position about 250 tanks and other equipment in eastern and central Europe.
Taliban Gunmen Attack Afghan Parliament
Heavily armed Taliban militants attacked Afghanistan’s parliament building Monday as lawmakers met inside.
European Union Extends Economic Actions Against Russia
European Union foreign ministers officially agreed Monday to extend economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months.