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US and EU warn China on need to respect South China Sea ruling

US and EU warn China on need to respect South China Sea ruling

The United States and the European Union warned China on Wednesday that it should respect an international court ruling expected…
Obama to make historic trip to Cuba in coming weeks: official

Obama to make historic trip to Cuba in coming weeks: official

President Barack Obama will visit Cuba in the coming weeks, a senior administration official said on Wednesday, making a historic…
Afghan children are being recruited to fight in war: UN

Afghan children are being recruited to fight in war: UN

A United Nations official has condemned all sides in Afghanistan's conflict for using child soldiers, noting that while government forces…
For Britain’s undecided voters, economy could swing EU referendum

For Britain’s undecided voters, economy could swing EU referendum

Deborah Hastings will only decide whether Britain should ditch its European Union membership on the eve of a referendum likely…
Russian authorities charge 7 of plotting acts of terrorism

Russian authorities charge 7 of plotting acts of terrorism

Russia's state security service says it has charged seven people with terrorism in the country's Ural mountain region. The local security…
Top EU politician applauds Merkel’s migrant stance

Top EU politician applauds Merkel’s migrant stance

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has received a strong vote of support from a top European politician for her leadership on…
China sends missiles to contested South China Sea island: Taiwan, US officials

China sends missiles to contested South China Sea island: Taiwan, US officials

China has deployed an advanced surface-to-air missile system to one of the disputed islands it controls in the South China…
Cameroon stages major attack on Boko Haram base in Nigeria

Cameroon stages major attack on Boko Haram base in Nigeria

Cameroon mounted a major assault against a key Boko Haram base in Nigeria last week, inflicting heavy losses on the…
China warns US of ‘serious consequences’ over Washington plaza name

China warns US of ‘serious consequences’ over Washington plaza name

China's Foreign Ministry warned the United States on Tuesday there would be "serious consequences" if a plaza in front of…
Merkel warns against border closures, to fight for EU-Turkey plan

Merkel warns against border closures, to fight for EU-Turkey plan

Germany's Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that she would press for implementation of the EU's migration deal with Turkey at…
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