Nigerian Army Says Another 150 People Freed from Boko Haram
The Nigerian army says it has freed another 150 people who were held by the militant group Boko Haram.
Teenager Rescued Five Days After Nepal Earthquake
A 15-year-old boy was pulled out alive from the ruins of a hotel in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Nigerian Army Rescues 293 Women and Girls
Nigeria’s military has freed almost 300 girls and women from the Boko Haram militant group.
Australia Withdraws Ambassador to Indonesia
Australia has withdrawn its ambassador to Indonesia after it executed two Australian prisoners early Wednesday.
UN: Little Progress in Fighting Asian Drug Trade
Trafficking of synthetic, or man-made, drugs is growing across much of Southeast Asia.
Aid Now Reaching Victims at Center of Nepal Earthquake
The United Nations said Wednesday that it was beginning to provide food and medicine around the town of Ghorkha, Nepal.
Nepal Declares Three Days of Mourning
Nepal has declared three days of mourning for the victims of Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake that left nearly 5,000 dead and thousands more in desperate need of aid.
Indonesia Executes Eight Drug Convicts
Indonesia has executed eight drug convicts, including several foreign nationals, despite strong opposition abroad.
Obama, Abe Pledge to Complete Pacific Rim Trade Pact
U.S. President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed Tuesday to complete a 12-nation Pacific Rim trade agreement.
US Calls Iran Nuclear Deal Monitoring ‘Most Extensive’ Ever
The United States is defending the terms of its tentative agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear activities.