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Putin says US-Russia ties worse since Trump took office

Putin says US-Russia ties worse since Trump took office

Levels of trust between Moscow and Washington have deteriorated since US President Donald Trump took office, Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Risk of mass starvation rising rapidly in parts of east Africa, Nigeria, Yemen: UN

Risk of mass starvation rising rapidly in parts of east Africa, Nigeria, Yemen: UN

The UN refugee agency on Tuesday warned the risk that millions of people could starve to death in South Sudan and Somalia and neighboring…
White House accuses Russia of Syria chemical attack ‘cover up’

White House accuses Russia of Syria chemical attack ‘cover up’

President Donald Trump's administration accused Russia on Tuesday of trying to shield Syria's government from blame for a deadly gas…
Zambian opposition leader detained for ‘treason’: lawyer

Zambian opposition leader detained for ‘treason’: lawyer

Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, who refused to accept defeat in last year's presidential election, was detained Tuesday on treason…
Putin warns of future chemical weapons ‘provocations’ to frame Assad

Putin warns of future chemical weapons ‘provocations’ to frame Assad

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned of future chemical weapons "provocations" in Syria that would be used to frame…
G7 states reach no deal on UK call for further Syria sanctions

G7 states reach no deal on UK call for further Syria sanctions

Foreign ministers from Group of Seven (G7) major industrialized nations reached no agreement on a British suggestion that sanctions be…
UPDATE: Passenger dragged off overbooked United flight is a Vietnamese-American physician

UPDATE: Passenger dragged off overbooked United flight is a Vietnamese-American physician

A man's refusal to give up his seat on an overbooked United Airlines flight led to a disturbing scene Sunday…
US secretary of state, top diplomats hold urgent meeting on Syria crisis

US secretary of state, top diplomats hold urgent meeting on Syria crisis

With fresh urgency but scant solutions, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and top foreign diplomats held an urgent meeting…
May, Trump agree Russia should break ties with Assad: UK PM’s office

May, Trump agree Russia should break ties with Assad: UK PM’s office

British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke on Monday to US President Donald Trump and agreed that "a window of opportunity"…
UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman

UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman

Britain is in discussions with international partners on how it can put more pressure on the Syrian government and its…
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