Russia Says France Sought 'Dialogue' Without Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said France had tried to establish "dialogue" with Moscow on Ukraine but without Kyiv's participation -- a claim that was dismissed by Paris as ...
Membership Of UK's Anti-immigration Reform Party Overtakes Conservatives
Membership of Britain's upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre right Conservative Party for the first time, the party said on Thursday.
Pakistan Military Convicts 60 More Civilians Of Pro-Khan Unrest
Pakistan military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians for taking part in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Thursday, after international outcry over earlier announced ...
Oil Leak In Peru Tourist Zone Triggers 'Environmental Emergency'
Peru has declared an "environmental emergency" after an oil spill that triggered a clean-up operation on a stretch of northern coastline popular with tourists.
Chelsea Lose 2-1 To Fulham In Blow To Premier League Title Hopes
Fulham scored twice in the final 10 minutes to end Chelsea's 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a stunning 2-1 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge.
Russian Air Defenses May Have Hit Azerbaijan Plane: US Official
A US official said Thursday that early indications suggest a Russian anti-aircraft system struck an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
Arab League Urges Iran Not To Fuel 'Strife' In Syria
The Arab League regional bloc called on Iran on Thursday not to fuel "strife" in Syria, after the ouster of Tehran ally president Bashar al-Assad ended decades of rule by his clan.
Dow Rises as Stocks Recover From Earlier Losses
The three main indexes were reversing earlier losses in late morning trading Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 52 points, or 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were flat.
WHO Chief Says He Is Safe After Sanaa Airport Bombardment
The head of the World Health Organization, who was at the Sanaa airport in Yemen amid an Israeli bombardment on Thursday, said there was damage to infrastructure but he remained safe.
Three Dead In Israeli Strikes On Yemen: Huthi Rebels
Three people were killed and 14 were left wounded or missing after Israeli attacks on Sanaa airport and other targets in Yemen, the Iranian-backed Huthi rebels said on Thursday.
Stocks Recover From Earlier Losses
The three main indexes were trimming back losses in late morning trading Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat, while the S&P 500 fell 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.1%.
Mozambique Post-election Violence Kills 125 In Three Days: NGO
Around 125 people have been killed in three days of violent clashes across Mozambique amid opposition-led protests over the presidential election results, a non-governmental organisation said Thursday ...