Kurdish Fighters Seize Syrian Town Held by IS
Kurdish-led forces in Syria have captured a town once held by the Islamic State group.
Taliban Gunmen Attack Afghan Parliament
Heavily armed Taliban militants attacked Afghanistan’s parliament building Monday as lawmakers met inside.
European Union Extends Economic Actions Against Russia
European Union foreign ministers officially agreed Monday to extend economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months.
Yemen Talks in Geneva End Without Deal
Representatives of Yemen’s government and the rebel Houthi group held their first direct talks this week in Geneva, Swtizerland.
20 Militants Killed in Pakistan Airstrikes
Military officials in Pakistan say at least 20 militants were killed Friday in an airstrike in a northwestern border area.
Family Members of First MERS Patient in Thailand Receiving Tests
Two more foreigners in Thailand are being tested for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.
South Korea Reports Three More MERS Deaths
The number of deaths from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in South Korea has risen to 23, officials said Thursday.
165 Pardoned in Egypt ahead of Ramadan
Egypt’s leader Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered the pardons of 165 people on 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.
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.