Obama: US, Saudi Arabia Have ‘Extraordinary Friendship’
U.S. President Barack Obama praised U.S.-Saudi ties Wednesday as he welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks at the White House.
North Korean Defense Minister Reportedly Executed
South Korean intelligence officials said Wednesday that North Korea executed its Armed Forces Minister, Hyon Yong Chol, late last month.
Gunmen Enter Guest House in Kabul
Gunmen stormed a guesthouse in Afghanistan during a party for foreigners, killing five, including an American citizen.
Yemen Cease-Fire Begins Late Tuesday
A five-day cease-fire began Tuesday between a coalition of Arab countries and Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Calls to Protect Nepalese Girls, Women from Human Traffickers
International organizations and non-governmental groups are worried about the safety of girls and women in Nepal.
Philippines, Japan Hold Military Drills in South China Sea
The Philippines and Japan have held their first-ever bilateral naval training.
Kerry Has ‘Frank’ Talks With Putin, Lavrov
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he had “frank” — or direct — discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday in the city of Sochi.
Pakistani PM Voices Strong Support for Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Kabul Tuesday, along with the Pakistani army chief, General Raheel Sharif.
NASA Working Toward Mission to Mars
The head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, said that the space agency is on track to land people on Mars in the 2030s.
Salmonella Turned Into Cancer Killing Super Bug
Not many people consider a bacterium that makes millions of people sick … a friend.