Syria Talks in Russia, Saudi Arabia Aim to Unify Rival Sides
The leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran on Wednesday discussed ways to promote a peaceful settlement in Syria, including the return of refugees.
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Tillerson: US Declares ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Against Rohingya in Myanmar
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Washington is declaring that the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar constitutes "ethnic cleansing."
Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri Puts Resignation on Hold
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced Wednesday he was putting his resignation on hold to give way for more consultations.
UN Judge: Ratko Mladic Intended to Conduct Shelling in Sarajevo
A UN court has convicted former Bosnian Serb military chief Gen. Ratko Mladic of genocide and crimes against humanity during Bosnia's 1992-1995 war.
Zimbabwe’s Incoming Leader Mnangagwa Departs South Africa
Zimbabwe's incoming leader Emmerson Mnangagwa met in South Africa with President Jacob Zuma Wednesday before taking a private jet to return to Zimbabwe.
Lebanon Prime Minister Hariri Returns to Beirut
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri arrived in Lebanon from Cyprus on Tuesday night, more than two weeks after his shocking resignation.
US Warns of Risk of Missiles from Yemen Hitting Saudi Arabia
The United States is warning Americans traveling to Saudi Arabia about the risk of ballistic missile attacks from neighboring Yemen.
FCC Chairman Sets Out to Repeal ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Tuesday followed through on his pledge to repeal 2015 net neutrality regulations.
Big Tobacco’s Anti-Smoking Ads to Begin Airing After Decade of Delay
Decades after they were banned from the airwaves, Big Tobacco companies return to prime-time television this weekend — but not by choice.
US Slaps Sanctions on North Korean, Chinese Companies
The administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump imposed new sanctions Tuesday on a slew of North Korean shipping firms and Chinese trading companies.
Robert Mugabe Resigns as Zimbabwe’s President After 37 Years
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe resigned as president with immediate effect after 37 years in power, shortly after parliament began impeachment proceedings.
Nigeria Police Say at Least 50 Killed in Mosque Bombing
A teenage suicide bomber attacked a mosque in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 50 people in one of the region's deadliest assaults in years.
China Raises Doubts on US Policy on North Korea
China has said it hopes countries would do more to bring North Korea and others back to talks instead of making tensions worse.
Germany Faces Uncertainty After Coalition Government Talks Break Down
Germany is facing uncertainty after Chancellor Merkel's conservatives failed to form a coalition with two smaller parties.
US Sanctions Iranian Firms for Counterfeit Yemen Cash
The administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump has imposed sanctions on six Iranian men and companies for counterfeiting Yemeni currency.
Syrian Opposition Leader Quits Ahead of New Round of Talks
A senior Syrian opposition leader has quit his post a week before a new round of U.N.-sponsored peace talks in Geneva.
ICC Prosecutor Requests Investigation for Afghanistan Probe
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday asked judges to authorize an investigation of crimes in Afghanistan.
Greece: Lesbos Island Mayor Vows to Oppose Expansion of Migrant Facilities
Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Lesbos to show their opposition to a government attempt to expand the shelter capacity for refugees.
UN Chief Urges Probe of Migrants’ Sale in Libya as Slaves
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for an immediate investigation into the reported sale of African migrants in Libya, saying transactions may amount to…
US to Declare North Korea a State Sponsor of Terror
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Monday he intends to declare North Korea a state sponsor of terror.