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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…
Convalescing Hillary Clinton to return to campaign fray

Convalescing Hillary Clinton to return to campaign fray

Hillary Clinton returns Thursday to the White House campaign fray after a few days at home recovering from pneumonia in…
Britain’s Libya intervention flawed, ex-PM Cameron to blame: lawmakers

Britain’s Libya intervention flawed, ex-PM Cameron to blame: lawmakers

Britain's 2011 military intervention in Libya, ordered by former prime minister David Cameron, relied on flawed intelligence and hastened the…
Philippines guarantees US deal intact as Duterte’s salvos test ties

Philippines guarantees US deal intact as Duterte’s salvos test ties

The Philippines moved to shore up relations with the United States on Tuesday with guarantees that a treaty between them…
Clooney, Cheadle urge action to stop pilfering of South Sudan resources

Clooney, Cheadle urge action to stop pilfering of South Sudan resources

The leaders on both sides of South Sudan's civil war and their families have profited off the conflict, amassing fortunes…
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