China’s Xi, Japan’s Abe Hold Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks Wednesday at a regional summit in Indonesia.
France Arrests Man Suspected of Planning Church Attacks
French officials announced on Wednesday the arrest of an Islamic extremist suspected of planning attacks on one or more churches.
Countries Where Reporters Are Threatened, Imprisoned
The Committee to Protect Journalists has released a list of the top 10 countries where reporters are the most-severely limited.
Pirate Attacks Increase in Southeast Asia
Pirates off the coast of Somalia made big news a few years ago.
Egypt’s Morsi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
An Egyptian court sentenced former President Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison Tuesday.
South Africa to Deploy Army
South Africa’s defense minister says the government will deploy soldiers to prevent further violence, after a series of attacks on foreigners in Johannesburg and Durban.
Chinese Leader Visits Pakistan for Talks on Trade, Security
China’s President arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day visit.
Hundreds of Migrants Feared Dead off Libya
European Union officials gathered in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss the sinking of a crowded boat in the Mediterranean Sea.
Al-Shabab Bomb Attack in Northern Somalia
The militant group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for bombing a United Nations bus in northern Somalia.
US, Philippines Launch Major Military Training
The United States and the Philippines have launched their biggest joint military exercise in 15 years.