165 Pardoned in Egypt ahead of Ramadan
Egypt’s leader Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered the pardons of 165 people on Wednesday.
Debate Begins Over Hong Kong’s Electoral Reform
Debate on voting rights in Hong Kong started Wednesday in a legislative meeting on the proposed electoral reform.
US Military Leaders: Stronger Iraq Critical to IS Fight
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter spoke about Iraq to members of the House of Representatives Wednesday.
Swiss Investigation of FIFA Finds 53 Suspicious Financial Actions
Swiss officials are investigating possible money laundering incidents connected to the planning of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup events.
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.
Egyptian Court Upholds Morsi Death Sentence
An Egyptian court on Tuesday confirmed the death sentence of former president Mohamed Morsi.
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.
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.
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.
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.