Kazakhstan boosts compliance with global aviation standards
A Significant Safety Concern (SSC) in Kazakhstan has been finally resolved through joint efforts in early May. This leaves no crucial concerns indicated by ICAO for Kazakhstan unresolved.
Queen calls Chinese delegation 'very rude'
Queen Elizabeth II called members of a Chinese delegation "very rude", in a rare diplomatic gaffe by the British monarch.
Japan agrees to lease military aircraft to Philippines
Japan will lease military aircraft to the Philippines to counter Beijing's increasing regional influence
Obama seeks Gulf help against IS despite strains
US President Barack Obama met Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia to push for increased efforts against the Islamic State group.
China sets death penalty threshold in graft cases
Corruption cases involving three million yuan ($463,000) or more may incur the death penalty in future.
Kyrgyz parliament confirms new PM, government
Kyrgyzstan's parliament unanimously endorsed a new government led by the country's sixth prime minister.
Brazil's impeachment: a how to guide
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff risks being driven from office if the lower house votes in favor of an impeachment trial.
French MPs set to approve contested ban on paying for sex
French lawmakers are looking to outlaw sex for money and impose fines of up to 3,500 euros on prostitutes' clients.
Gibraltar, Falklands accuse Spain and Argentina of bullying
Wanting to stay British, Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands have accused Spain and Argentina of 'bullying'.