Greek deal on Macedonia name won't push early elections, says PM Tsipras
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Sunday he did not expect the country will be pushed to early elections because of disagreements within his governing coalition over a name deal with neighboring Macedonia.
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Sunday he did not expect the country will be pushed to early elections because of disagreements within his governing coalition over a name deal with neighboring Macedonia.
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Ban cheese imports? Pakistan discusses outside-the-box ideas to avoid IMF bailout
Pakistani economic advisors discussed banning imports of luxury cars, smartphones and cheese in a wide-ranging strategy session on how to avoid seeking a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a senior government advisor said.
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Pakistani economic advisors discussed banning imports of luxury cars, smartphones and cheese in a wide-ranging strategy session on how to avoid seeking a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a senior government advisor said.
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Kim Jong Un tells Chinese envoy North Korea is upholding U.S. nuclear deal
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un told an envoy of Chinese president Xi Jinping that North Korea is upholding the denuclearisation agreement it reached with the United States this year, China's state broadcaster said.
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un told an envoy of Chinese president Xi Jinping that North Korea is upholding the denuclearisation agreement it reached with the United States this year, China's state broadcaster said.
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'Good progress' at Bangkok climate talks on draft Paris accord rules: U.N. official
A United Nations climate change meeting in Bangkok made good progress on drafting a 'rule book' for the implementation of the 2015 Paris accord before a summit in Poland this December, a top U.N. official said on Sunday, the last day of the talks.
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A United Nations climate change meeting in Bangkok made good progress on drafting a 'rule book' for the implementation of the 2015 Paris accord before a summit in Poland this December, a top U.N. official said on Sunday, the last day of the talks.
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Greek prime minister rules out snap election
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday ruled out an early election, saying that the left-led coalition would exhaust its term which ends in late 2019.
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday ruled out an early election, saying that the left-led coalition would exhaust its term which ends in late 2019.
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Two Afghans detained on suspicion of killing man in east Germany: police
A 22-year-old German man died overnight in the eastern town of Koethen and two Afghans have been detained on suspicion of killing him, the police and the public prosecutor's office said on Sunday.
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A 22-year-old German man died overnight in the eastern town of Koethen and two Afghans have been detained on suspicion of killing him, the police and the public prosecutor's office said on Sunday.
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Russian police detain over 150 protesting against pension reform: rights group
Thousands of supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny protested across Russia on Sunday against planned increases to the pension age, with a rights group saying at least 153 of them had been detained by the police.
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Thousands of supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny protested across Russia on Sunday against planned increases to the pension age, with a rights group saying at least 153 of them had been detained by the police.
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Moldovan president involved in car crash but not hurt: RIA
Moldovan President Igor Dodon was involved in a car crash on Sunday but was not seriously hurt, Russian news agency RIA cited his aide Maxim Lebedinsky as saying.
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Moldovan President Igor Dodon was involved in a car crash on Sunday but was not seriously hurt, Russian news agency RIA cited his aide Maxim Lebedinsky as saying.
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Moldovan president involved in car crash but not hurt
Moldovan President Igor Dodon was involved in a car crash on Sunday but was not seriously hurt, his press office said.
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Moldovan President Igor Dodon was involved in a car crash on Sunday but was not seriously hurt, his press office said.
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Khamenei urges Iran's military to 'scare off' enemy
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Iran's armed forces on Sunday to increase their power to "scare off" the enemy, as the country faces increased tension with the United States.
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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Iran's armed forces on Sunday to increase their power to "scare off" the enemy, as the country faces increased tension with the United States.
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Serbia's president says he is committed to compromise with Kosovo
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday he remains committed to reaching a compromise with Kosovo officials that would open the way for both countries to move toward membership of the European Union.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday he remains committed to reaching a compromise with Kosovo officials that would open the way for both countries to move toward membership of the European Union.
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Vietnam denies entry to human rights campaigner to attend World Economic Forum
Vietnam has refused entry to the Secretary General of the International Federation for Human Rights, Debbie Stothard, to attend the World Economic Forum to be held in the country next week, the Swiss-based international foundation said on Sunday.
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Vietnam has refused entry to the Secretary General of the International Federation for Human Rights, Debbie Stothard, to attend the World Economic Forum to be held in the country next week, the Swiss-based international foundation said on Sunday.
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Bangladesh calls for pressure on Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh's prime minister urged the global community, including the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), on Sunday to increase pressure on Myanmar to ensure the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have fled a military crackdown.
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Bangladesh's prime minister urged the global community, including the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), on Sunday to increase pressure on Myanmar to ensure the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have fled a military crackdown.
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At least 19 killed in South Sudan plane crash
At least 19 people died in South Sudan on Sunday when a small aircraft carrying passengers from capital Juba to the city of Yirol crashed, an official said.
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At least 19 people died in South Sudan on Sunday when a small aircraft carrying passengers from capital Juba to the city of Yirol crashed, an official said.
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New Italian government plans to curb Sunday shopping: Di Maio
The new Italian government will introduce a ban on Sunday shopping in large commercial centers before the end of the year as it seeks to defend family traditions, Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Sunday.
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The new Italian government will introduce a ban on Sunday shopping in large commercial centers before the end of the year as it seeks to defend family traditions, Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Sunday.
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At least seven killed in blast near procession in Afghan capital
At least seven people were killed and 25 wounded on Sunday when a suicide bomber on a motorcycle detonated explosives near a procession in Kabul commemorating the death of former anti-Soviet mujahideen commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, a government official said.
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At least seven people were killed and 25 wounded on Sunday when a suicide bomber on a motorcycle detonated explosives near a procession in Kabul commemorating the death of former anti-Soviet mujahideen commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, a government official said.
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U.S. energy secretary to visit Moscow September 11-13: RIA
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry will visit Moscow over Sept. 11-13, Russian news agency RIA reported on Sunday, citing a diplomatic source.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry will visit Moscow over Sept. 11-13, Russian news agency RIA reported on Sunday, citing a diplomatic source.
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Russian police detain nearly 300 protesting against pension reform: rights group
Thousands of supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny protested across Russia on Sunday against planned increases to the pension age, with a rights group saying at least 291 of them had been detained by the police.
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Thousands of supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny protested across Russia on Sunday against planned increases to the pension age, with a rights group saying at least 291 of them had been detained by the police.
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Brazil's far-right presidential contender improving after stabbing
The health of Brazil's far-right leading and poll-leading presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was markedly improved after he was stabbed last week at a campaign rally, the hospital where he is being treated said on Sunday.
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The health of Brazil's far-right leading and poll-leading presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was markedly improved after he was stabbed last week at a campaign rally, the hospital where he is being treated said on Sunday.
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Britain's Labour will make companies set up 'ownership funds': Observer
Britain's opposition Labour Party will make private companies employing more than 250 people set up "ownership funds" to give workers financial stakes in their firms if the party comes to power, its finance spokesman told the Observer newspaper.
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Britain's opposition Labour Party will make private companies employing more than 250 people set up "ownership funds" to give workers financial stakes in their firms if the party comes to power, its finance spokesman told the Observer newspaper.
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Genoa bridge reconstruction to cost 150-200 million euros, official says
Rebuilding Genoa's collapsed motorway bridge will cost 150 to 200 million euros ($170-$230 million), a local authority official said on Sunday.
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Rebuilding Genoa's collapsed motorway bridge will cost 150 to 200 million euros ($170-$230 million), a local authority official said on Sunday.
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