Iraq Announces Plan to Recapture Western Anbar Province
Iraqi officials have announced the start of an offensive to recapture the western province of Anbar from Islamic State fighters.
Mixed Economic Results for June in China
China says its imports and exports were 6.9 percent lower in the first half of 2015, compared to the first six months of last year.
Pope Francis Returns to Rome After South America Trip
Pope Francis returned to Rome from Paraguay on Sunday.
Egypt’s New Anti-Terror Law Raising Concerns
Egyptian journalists are criticizing the country’s new anti-terrorism legislation.
US, Iran leaders meet in Vienna
American and Iranian officials met for three hours Wednesday in Vienna, Austria, to try to reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
Greece Offers New Bailout Deal
Greece asked its European neighbors for a new three-year bailout Wednesday.
Greek Finance Minister Resigns After ‘No’ Vote
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resigned Monday.
Deadly bomb Attacks in Nigeria
Officials in Nigeria say two bomb attacks have killed more than 40 people.
Pope Francis begins South America visit
Pope Francis has flown to South America for an eight-day visit to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.
Tunisia Detains 12 in Connection with Hotel Attacks
Tunisia has detained 12 people in connection with an attack last week that killed 38 people, an official said Thursday.