Paul Ryan Ready to Take Charge of the House
If all goes as planned, Rep. Paul Ryan will be elected speaker this week.
Malawi President Says He Is Fighting Corruption
The leader of Malawi said this month that his administration is working to end corruption by ensuring accountability and preventing financial crimes.
Obama Calls for Closer Ties with Pakistan
President Barack Obama says he wants to “deepen” United States ties with Pakistan.
NATO Launches Largest Military Exercise in a Decade
NATO launched its largest military exercise in more than a decade this week.
Biden Decides Against Running for President
Vice President Joe Biden ended months of speculation about his political future.
Trudeaumania’ Returns to Canada
Tonight we’ll dispense with the formalities
Not Many Syrian Refugees Welcomed in Russia
Tens of thousands of refugees from Syria continue to flee unrest by traveling to Europe and neighboring countries.
China Economy Shows Lowest Growth Since 2009
China’s economy has been hurt by weak world demand for Chinese exports, a recent stock market collapse and China’s surprise devaluation of its currency, the yuan.
UN: Opium Grown in Afghanistan Down by 48%
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says the amount of opium produced in Afghanistan has dropped by almost half compared to last year.
US Troops to Remain in Afghanistan, Deploy to Cameroon
President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that he will slow the planned withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan.