Yemen Cease-Fire Begins Late Tuesday
A five-day cease-fire began Tuesday between a coalition of Arab countries and Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Saudi King to Skip US-Gulf Meeting
The leader of Saudi Arabia will not take part in talks with U.S. and other Arab officials this week.
Iran Releases Seized Maersk Vessel
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that its government released the Maersk Tigris cargo ship today.
Close Elections in Great Britain
British voters are voting in a close election that could oust Prime Minister David Cameron from office.
Kerry in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Yemen Crisis
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday he will discuss a proposed “humanitarian pause” in Yemen during his talks in Saudi Arabia.
Death Sentences for Four Afghans in Kabul Attack
A court in Afghanistan has sentenced four men to death and jailed eight more for the beating death of a woman in March.
French Lawmakers Approve Spy Bill
France’s lower house of Parliament has approved a measure would permit spying on terrorism suspects.
Sec. of State John Kerry Visits Somalia
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia, Tuesday.
Australia Explains Its Investigation of the “Bali Nine”
The Australian Federal Police has defended its cooperation with Indonesia in the case of two drug traffickers.
Taiwan, China Look to Expand Ties Before Elections
Top political leaders from Taiwan and China met for the first time in six years Monday.