Chinese Leader Visits Pakistan for Talks on Trade, Security
China’s President arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day visit.
Obama Meets with Afghan President
President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the U.S. will not reduce troop numbers in Afghanistan this year.
Yemen Rebels Enter al-Dhalea
Yemen’s Shi’ite rebels made progress Tuesday in southern Yemen fighting with militias loyal to the country’s current president.
French Officials Say No Survivor in Plane Crash
An airplane carrying 150 passengers and crew crashed Tuesday in the French Alps.
Yemen Asks for Help as Rebels Head South
Soldiers loyal to Yemen’s president fought off Houthi rebels early Monday.
Singapore’s Founding Father Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91
Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew died early Monday. He was 91 years old.
Former Prime Minister of Singapore Has Died
Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore, died on Monday.
Afghan Leaders Want Slower Withdrawal of US Forces
Afghanistan’s leaders are in the United States this week.
Okinawa Governor Stops Work on New US Military Base
The governor of the Japanese island of Okinawa has ordered work suspended at the planned home of a new United States military base.
Rhino Poaching Reaches Record Level in 2014
The poaching, or illegal killing, of rhinos in South Africa is growing worse each year.