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.
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.
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.