Japan Watches Russian Military Bases on Kurils
Russia has announced plans to build five military bases, including one on the Kuril Islands.
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.
NATO Launches Largest Military Exercise in a Decade
NATO launched its largest military exercise in more than a decade this week.
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.
Report Shows Distrust and Division in Turkey
A new study of public opinion in Turkey shows deep divisions in how the Turkish people view their country and the world around them.
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.
Middle East Violence Continues to Spread
Conflict in the Middle East continues to grow as violence spreads from various flashpoints.
Middle East Violence Continues to Spread: Yemen
In Yemen, the human rights group Amnesty International has investigated a series of airstrikes against Houthi rebels last summer.
Middle East Violence Continues to Spread: Israel and Palestine
In Jerusalem, Palestinians increased attacks on occupying Israel.