Cosmonaut, two astronauts return to Earth from ISS
Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth on Wednesday, rounding off a mission of more than five months aboard the International Space Station.
EU’s Brexit treaty set to reignite tensions
EU negotiator Michel Barnier will unveil a long-awaited draft Brexit divorce treaty today which threatens to trigger new arguments with Britain on key issues.
Republicans rebuff students’ call for tough gun curbs after mass school shooting
Republican leaders rebuffed calls for major changes to US gun laws Tuesday following the mass shooting at a Florida high school, as students braced for their emotional return to the campus where 14 classmates and three staff were murdered.
Quake-hit Papua New Guinea struggles to assess damage
Communication blackouts and blocked roads were hampering rescue efforts Wednesday as Papua New Guinea worked to get a better grasp of the damage wrought by a massive earthquake amid fears of its economic impact.
Trump’s son-in-law Kushner loses top security clearance
Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner has lost his top-level security clearance, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday, a decision with potentially profound implications for the US administration.
Turkey formally requests extradition of Syrian Kurd leader
Turkey on Monday said it had formally asked for the extradition of one of the most prominent leaders of the Syrian Kurds, who was detained by Czech police at the weekend at Ankara's request.
Strikes shut down Guinean capital
One man died and several were injured on Monday when thousands of young people erected barricades and blocked traffic in the Guinean capital Conakry as mass strikes gripped the city.
Saudi king replaces top commanders in military shake-up
Saudi King Salman on Monday replaced top military commanders including the chief of staff, state media said, in a major shake-up of the kingdom’s defence establishment.
Parliamentary committee passes bill on reduced working hours
A South Korean parliamentary committee on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at shortening legal working hours despite businesses' concerns over its possible impact on corporate productivity.
Russia vetoes Western bid at UN to pressure Iran over Yemen
Russia vetoed on Monday a UN draft resolution presented by Britain and strongly backed by the United States that would have pressured Iran over its failure to block supplies of missiles to Yemen's Huthi rebels.
Conservative rural politician is Australia’s new deputy PM
A conservative rural politician who once expressed strong anti-gay views was today chosen to replace scandal-plagued Barnaby Joyce as Australia's deputy prime minister after he resigned over an affair with his now-pregnant aide.
Nigeria confirms 110 girls missing after Boko Haram school attack
The Nigerian government has confirmed that 110 girls were missing after a Boko Haram school attack in the northeast, following days of silence on the children's fate.
Iran sticking to nuclear deal: UN watchdog
Iran is still sticking to the 2015 nuclear accord, a UN atomic watchdog report showed Thursday, four months ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline to fix its "disastrous flaws".
Mideast peace proposal nearly ready, says US envoy to UN
The United States ambassador to the United Nations said Thursday that a proposal for a long awaited peace plan between Israelis and Palestinians is near completion
UN bid for Syria ceasefire falters as Russia says no deal
After two weeks of negotiations, Russia on Thursday told the UN Security Council that there was still no agreement on a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, dimming hopes of international action to halt the carnage in Eastern Ghouta.
Trump threatens to pull law enforcement from California
White House denies being weak on Russia, says more sanctions to come
The White House is weighing additional sanctions against Russia, senior administration officials said Wednesday, pushing back against allegations that Donald Trump has been a soft touch on Moscow.
More than 100 girls ’missing’ after Boko Haram school attack
More than 100 girls were missing on Wednesday, two days after a Boko Haram attack on their school in northeast Nigeria that has raised fears of a repeat of the 2014 Chibok kidnapping that shocked the world.
Britain suggests longer Brexit transition
Britain on Wednesday challenged the EU's proposals to end a post-Brexit transition period on December 31, 2020, saying the date should reflect the time needed for both sides to strike a deal on future trade ties.
Trump suggests arming teachers at emotional meeting with shooting survivors
US President Donald Trump suggested arming teachers to deter mass shootings as he faced broken voices, tears and demands for action at a meeting with survivors of the gun rampage that killed 17 people at a Florida high school.
