U.S. slaps sanctions on Bosnian Serb MP over graft, abuse of office
The United States has imposed sanctions on Nikola Spiric, a Serb deputy in Bosnia's national parliament, over what it said was his involvement in "significant" corruption, just weeks before the country holds parliamentary and presidential elections.
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Nikola Spiric, a Serb deputy in Bosnia's national parliament, over what it said was his involvement in "significant" corruption, just weeks before the country holds parliamentary and presidential elections.
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Ethiopia, Eritrea reopen border points for first time in 20 years: minister
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea re-opened crossing points on their shared border on Tuesday for the first time in 20 years, Asmara said, clearing the way for trade between the former foes after a stunning reconciliation.
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The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea re-opened crossing points on their shared border on Tuesday for the first time in 20 years, Asmara said, clearing the way for trade between the former foes after a stunning reconciliation.
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Dozens of casualties after suicide blast in Afghan province
A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed and wounded at least 45 people in an attack on a gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and a crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials in Nangarhar province said on Tuesday.
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A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed and wounded at least 45 people in an attack on a gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and a crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials in Nangarhar province said on Tuesday.
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Zimbabwe declares cholera emergency in capital after death toll rises to 20
Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after 20 died from the disease and more than 2,000 people were infected after drinking contaminated water, new Health Minister Obadiah Moyo said on Tuesday.
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Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after 20 died from the disease and more than 2,000 people were infected after drinking contaminated water, new Health Minister Obadiah Moyo said on Tuesday.
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India's ruling party faces Twitter backlash over confusing graphic
As Indians' anger grows over record fuel prices, the ruling party is getting advice on social media to seek lessons in mathematics and graphic design after it posted a bar-chart graphic that showed fuel prices lower than in prior years.
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As Indians' anger grows over record fuel prices, the ruling party is getting advice on social media to seek lessons in mathematics and graphic design after it posted a bar-chart graphic that showed fuel prices lower than in prior years.
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Suicide attack in Afghanistan kills 22 near Pakistan border crossing
A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed at least 22 people in an attack on a protest gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and the main border crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials in Nangarhar province said on Tuesday.
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A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed at least 22 people in an attack on a protest gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and the main border crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials in Nangarhar province said on Tuesday.
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Putin says normalizing ties between U.S. and North Korea is vital for peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that it was vital for peace on the Korean Peninsula that the United States and North Korea normalized their troubled relationship.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that it was vital for peace on the Korean Peninsula that the United States and North Korea normalized their troubled relationship.
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Austrian conservatives will back EU motion against Hungary
Austrian conservatives in the European Parliament will vote in favor of a motion finding that Hungary has persistently breached the European Union's values, Austria's conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said late on Monday.
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Austrian conservatives in the European Parliament will vote in favor of a motion finding that Hungary has persistently breached the European Union's values, Austria's conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said late on Monday.
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China's Xi calls for Moscow and Beijing to unite to fight protectionism
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that Russia and China should work together to oppose protectionism and what he called unilateral approaches to international problems.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that Russia and China should work together to oppose protectionism and what he called unilateral approaches to international problems.
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Pompeo said U.S. won't block Pakistan if it seeks IMF bailout: Pakistani minister
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Pakistan last week Washington would not try to block any request for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistani Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Pakistan last week Washington would not try to block any request for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistani Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday.
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Russia starts biggest war games since Soviet fall near China
Russia began its biggest war games since the fall of the Soviet Union on Tuesday close to its border with China, mobilizing 300,000 troops in a show of force that will include joint exercises with the Chinese army.
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Russia began its biggest war games since the fall of the Soviet Union on Tuesday close to its border with China, mobilizing 300,000 troops in a show of force that will include joint exercises with the Chinese army.
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Greek coalition ally to oppose Macedonia deal in a parliament vote
The leader of the Greek ruling coalition's junior partner said on Tuesday he would not back the government if a deal over Macedonia's name would come to parliament for a vote.
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The leader of the Greek ruling coalition's junior partner said on Tuesday he would not back the government if a deal over Macedonia's name would come to parliament for a vote.
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Dozens of casualties in Afghanistan suicide attack as violence flares
A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed about 20 people and wounded dozens on Tuesday at a gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and the main border crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials said.
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A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed about 20 people and wounded dozens on Tuesday at a gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and the main border crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials said.
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Palestinian minister says U.S. 'attacking international law' with U.N. funding cuts
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the United States was "attacking international law" after President Donald Trump's decision to halt all funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.
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Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the United States was "attacking international law" after President Donald Trump's decision to halt all funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.
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Former Paraná governor Richa arrested in Brazil: prosecutors
Brazilian police arrested Beto Richa, the former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Brazilian police arrested Beto Richa, the former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Iran demands Iraq hand over Kurdish dissidents, close bases: Fars
The head of Iran's armed forces demanded on Tuesday authorities in neighboring Iraq hand over separatist Kurdish dissidents stationed there and close their bases, according to a report by the semi-official Fars news agency.
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The head of Iran's armed forces demanded on Tuesday authorities in neighboring Iraq hand over separatist Kurdish dissidents stationed there and close their bases, according to a report by the semi-official Fars news agency.
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Greece's Tsipras says confident of Brexit solution for citizens
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday he was "confident" the European Union and Britain would eventually reach a deal on Brexit.
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday he was "confident" the European Union and Britain would eventually reach a deal on Brexit.
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Italy bristles after U.N. rights chief criticizes migrants' treatment
Italy sharply criticized new U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday after she announced she would send investigators to the country to check reports of racism and violence against migrants.
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Italy sharply criticized new U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday after she announced she would send investigators to the country to check reports of racism and violence against migrants.
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Brazil police arrest former Paraná governor Richa in corruption probe
Brazilian police have arrested Beto Richa, former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Brazilian police have arrested Beto Richa, former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Palestinian minister says U.S. attacking international law with UN funding cuts
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA was an attack on international law.
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Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA was an attack on international law.
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Wife of Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Nawaz Sharif dies in London
The cancer-stricken wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has died in London, her brother-in-law said on Tuesday.
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The cancer-stricken wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has died in London, her brother-in-law said on Tuesday.
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