Putin: Russia Increasing Nuclear Missiles Supply
Russian President Vladimir Putin says more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) will be added to the country’s nuclear supply this year.
Kurdish, Syrian Rebels Claim Border Town from Islamic State
Kurdish forces in northern Syria say they have full control of a border town believed to be a path in from Turkey for Islamic State (IS) fighters and supplies.
Pakistan Troops Cross Border to Rescue Afghan Soldier
Pakistan says its troops crossed the border into Afghanistan Tuesday to rescue a severely wounded Afghan soldier.
Egyptian Court Upholds Morsi Death Sentence
An Egyptian court on Tuesday confirmed the death sentence of former president Mohamed Morsi.
Jeb Bush Enters US Presidential Campaign
The son of a former US president and the brother of another launched his campaign for the presidency Monday.
Sudan’s President, Wanted by ICC, Leaves South Africa
The president of Sudan flew home from South Africa Monday, ignoring a court order to remain in the country.
US Investigating Whether Airstrike in Libya Killed Militant Leader
The U.S. military says it is investigating whether an American airstrike in Libya killed a militant leader said to be linked to al-Qaida.
Animals Escape from Zoo in Tbilisi after Flooding
The president of Georgia declared Monday a day of national mourning for victims of flooding in the capital, Tbilisi.
Kurdish Militias Close to a Syrian Town Controlled by Islamic State
Kurdish militias are moving closer to a Syrian town near the border with Turkey.
Hillary Clinton Urges President Obama to Talk to Democrats About Trade Plan
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling on President Barack Obama to work with Congress to rescue a free-trade bill.