Montenegro PM optimistic over bid to join NATO this year
Montenegro's premier expressed optimism that the tiny Balkan country would join NATO by the year's end, after the chief of the military alliance visited Podgorica and commended its reforms.
16 October 2015
NATO welcomes US Afghan troop commitment
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said he welcomed President Barack Obama's decision to keep US troops in Afghanistan longer than planned as part of a "crucial" effort to support Kabul.
Sisi looms large over Egypt vote
Egyptians begin voting Sunday for a parliament expected to step firmly in line behind President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has crushed all opposition since ousting his Islamist predecessor in 2013.
15 October 2015
Rousseff nemesis vows no let-up in Brazil impeachment bid
The controversial central figure in attempts to impeach Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Wednesday he will appeal a Supreme Court decision putting the brakes on the opposition's push to unseat her.
15 October 2015
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Pentagon chief: US not leaving Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter indicated the United States would maintain extra troops in Afghanistan beyond the end of next year.
15 October 2015
Obama deploys military to Cameroon for Boko Haram mission
US President Barack Obama will deploy up to 300 military personnel to Cameroon for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations against militant Boko Haram insurgents.
15 October 2015
Nuclear deal wins final Iran approval
Iran's nuclear accord with world powers won final approval in the Islamic republic with a top panel of jurists and cleric giving the green light.
15 October 2015
Australia PM's 'tax haven' investments under microscope
Australia's multi-millionaire Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull denied dodging tax by using havens in the Cayman Islands as his personal wealth came under the microscope in parliament.
US and Russian military talks Wednesday: Carter
Military commanders from Russia and the United States will hold another round of talks on how to stay out of each other's way in the skies over Syria.
Catalan separatists in court over independence vote
Spanish judges started questioning Catalan officials charged with breaking the law by holding a vote last year on their contested drive for independence from Spain.