Fabius says time to warm up Iran-France relations
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius arrived in Iran and said it was time to kickstart relations between the two countries after a nuclear deal made such a change possible.
Ukraine bans Putin buddy Depardieu for five years
Ukraine said it had blacklisted French film star and newly minted Russian national Gerard Depardieu in apparent retribution for reportedly refusing to recognise the independence of the former Soviet state.
PKK 'never respected' peace process: Turkey
Turkey's foreign minister said that Kurdish rebels "never respected" the peace process with Ankara, with a ceasefire now in tatters after a series of attacks and cross-border offensives.
British PM heads to Southeast Asia with trade, IS on agenda
British Prime Minister David Cameron begins a visit to Southeast Asia, seeking greater cooperation in the fight against the Islamic State group and to strengthen trade ties with the region's booming economies.
27 July 2015
Obama marching Israelis to 'door of oven,' Huckabee says
White House contender Mike Huckabee is warning that President Barack Obama is marching the Israelis to the "door of the oven" by signing off on the nuclear deal struck between Iran and six world powers.
Obama calls on Britain to remain in the EU
US President Barack Obama has urged Britain to stay in the European Union, cautioning remaining in the bloc was necessary to help preserve the nation's global influence.
Pentagon chief tries to calm Mideast jitters over Iran deal
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter sought to reassure anxious Middle East allies Tuesday over the Iran nuclear deal during a regional tour that includes stops in Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
22 July 2015
Greece to vote on second bailout bill in test for Tsipras
Greek lawmakers are set to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Athens is to receive its third huge international bailout, in a key test of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' authority.