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Pro-Putin party seen winning even greater sway in Russia’s parliament

Pro-Putin party seen winning even greater sway in Russia’s parliament

The ruling United Russia party is expected to win even greater dominance over Russia's lower house in a parliamentary election…
France’s Le Pen says she is ‘candidate of the people,’ eager for presidential vote

France’s Le Pen says she is ‘candidate of the people,’ eager for presidential vote

Far-right National Front party leader Marine Le Pen on Saturday said she was eager for France's presidential election campaign to…
Riots erupt in Congo opposition stronghold

Riots erupt in Congo opposition stronghold

Protesters calling for Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila to resign and hold elections burned tires on Friday in…
Swedish court upholds Assange warrant, clears way for questioning in October

Swedish court upholds Assange warrant, clears way for questioning in October

A Swedish appeals court decided to uphold the arrest warrant for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on Friday, prolonging the six…
Bulgaria seeks 160 million euros in EU aid to stem migrant flows

Bulgaria seeks 160 million euros in EU aid to stem migrant flows

Bulgaria has asked for 160 million euros ($180 million) aid from the European Commission to help it protect its borders…
Philippines is not ‘little brown brother’ of US: foreign minister

Philippines is not ‘little brown brother’ of US: foreign minister

The Philippines is firmly committed to its alliance with the United States but will not be lectured on human rights…
Ex-Afghan leader attacks new US combat rules, urges Taliban to talk peace

Ex-Afghan leader attacks new US combat rules, urges Taliban to talk peace

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has sharply criticized new authorities giving the U.S. military greater freedom to fight Taliban insurgents,…
China says opposes ‘unhelpful’ unilateral North Korea sanctions

China says opposes ‘unhelpful’ unilateral North Korea sanctions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart that China opposes "unhelpful" unilateral sanctions on North Korea but will…
Powell reveals disgust with Trump, distaste for Clinton in hacked emails

Powell reveals disgust with Trump, distaste for Clinton in hacked emails

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell revealed distaste for both U.S. presidential candidates, but leveled his most pointed criticism at…
Pope says murdered French priest a martyr, on road to sainthood

Pope says murdered French priest a martyr, on road to sainthood

Pope Francis said on Wednesday the French priest knifed to death at his altar by Islamist militants in July was…
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