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Sanders steps up feud with Democratic establishment

Sanders steps up feud with Democratic establishment

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cranked up his fight with party leaders on Sunday, backing a challenger to the Democratic…
US lifts arms ban on old foe Vietnam as regional tensions simmer

US lifts arms ban on old foe Vietnam as regional tensions simmer

The United States announced an end to its embargo on sales of lethal arms to Vietnam on Monday, an historic…
Venezuela leader says U.S. ‘dreams’ of dividing loyal military

Venezuela leader says U.S. ‘dreams’ of dividing loyal military

The United States "dreams of dividing" a "Chavista" military fiercely loyal to Venezuela's socialist government, president Nicolas Maduro said on…
Tajik leader strengthening grip on power in volatile region

Tajik leader strengthening grip on power in volatile region

Tajikistan's President seems certain to strengthen his power by referendum on Sunday in a country bordering Afghanistan and seen in…
Afghan Taliban leader likely killed in U.S. drone strike

Afghan Taliban leader likely killed in U.S. drone strike

The United States carried out an air strike on the leader of the Afghan Taliban, probably killing him in a…
Pakistan applies to join Nuclear Suppliers Group club

Pakistan applies to join Nuclear Suppliers Group club

Pakistan has made a formal application to join a club of nuclear trading nations, the foreign ministry said on Friday,…
Kosovo group jailed for 42 years for aiding Islamic State

Kosovo group jailed for 42 years for aiding Islamic State

A Kosovo court sentenced seven men to a total of 42 years in jail for recruiting on behalf of Islamic…
Second ‘Chibok girl’ rescued, says Nigerian army

Second ‘Chibok girl’ rescued, says Nigerian army

A second girl who was among more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in a raid on their school…
Paris attack suspect refuses to speak at first French court hearing

Paris attack suspect refuses to speak at first French court hearing

The man prosecutors believe is the sole survivor of the Islamist group that attacked Paris in November appeared in a…
Afghan army must block Taliban gains to spur talks: Pakistan

Afghan army must block Taliban gains to spur talks: Pakistan

Afghanistan must limit military gains by the Taliban and offer incentives to the insurgents to revive a faltering peace effort,…
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