End in sight for US heat wave that set temperature records
The United States sweltered in dangerously hot weather on Sunday, with major cities including New York, Philadelphia and Washington broiling in temperatures that rose into triple digits.
Pompeo and Mexican counterpart welcome reduced flow of migrants
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday thanked his Mexican counterpart for increased immigration enforcement by the country, which he said is leading to fewer migrants entering the United States.
Gulf tensions rise as US shoots down Iranian drone
Tensions in the Gulf region mounted on Thursday as US President Donald Trump said an American naval vessel shot down an Iranian drone that threatened the ship as it was entering the Strait of Hormuz.
End Syria hospital attacks, Russia told at UN
Russia on Thursday opposed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an end to attacks on health facilities in Syria's Idlib region, diplomats saidafter the latest meeting over violence in the country's last major opposition bastion.
Turkey launches air strike on Iraqi Kurdistan after diplomat killed
Turkey on Thursday launched an air attack on Iraqi Kurdistan in response to the killing of a Turkish diplomat in the region, the country's defence minister said
Israel battles wildfires after record heatwave
Israel sent teams of firefighters and planes Thursday to contain a blaze near Jerusalem as record temperatures fuelled wildfires across the country.
Japan in shock after suspected arson kills 33
Japanese police on Friday were investigating a suspected arson attack that killed 33 people in what would be one of the country's deadliest crimes in decades, with the motive for the blaze still unclear.
Canada is EU's 'closest transatlantic partner,' says Tusk
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched the Canada-EU summit on Wednesday by praising the "progress" resulting from CETA, their free trade deal, while European Council president Donald Tusk called Ottawa the bloc's "closest transatlantic partner."
One dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio
A suspected arson attack on an animation studio in Japan on Thursday left one person dead and dozens injured, several of them seriously, the emergency services said.
Trump fires up base as impeachment bid blocked in Congress
A fired-up Donald Trump took aim once more at Democratic lawmakers who "hate" America as he hit the campaign trail on Wednesday, hours after an opposition bid to impeach the US president over "racist" attacks was shot down in Congress.
Trump declines to criticise Turkey's Russia missile purchase
Trump declines to criticise Turkey's Russia missile purchase
MEPs narrowly elect von der Leyen to EU top job
MEPs narrowly elect von der Leyen to EU top job
US hopes N.Korea talks go ahead despite Pyongyang threat
US hopes N.Korea talks go ahead despite Pyongyang threat
Iran's top diplomat warns US is 'playing with fire'
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned on Monday that the United States is "playing with fire," echoing remarks by President Donald Trump as the two sides are locked in a standoff over Tehran's nuclear program.
Trump under fire for attacks on Democratic congresswomen
US President Donald Trump came under fire from Democrats and even some members of his own Republican Party on Monday after launching an extraordinary xenophobic attack on four progressive Democratic congresswomen.
Fuel leak halted blastoff for Indian rocket: reports
A fuel leak in the rocket engine forced India to abort the launch of its landmark Moon mission less than one hour before liftoff, media reports said on Tuesday.
EU nominee von der Leyen faces sceptical parliament
Was an intense two-week political operation to woo European lawmakers long enough to win German defence minister Ursula von der Leyen the top job in Brussels?
India calls off Moon mission launch 56 minutes before blast-off
India calls off Moon mission launch 56 minutes before blast-off
As migrants wait in fear, no sign of large-scale US raids
As migrants wait in fear, no sign of large-scale US raids
Pastor confirmed with Ebola as disease spreads in DR Congo
Pastor confirmed with Ebola as disease spreads in DR Congo
