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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump needles debating Democrats via Twitter
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was not about to let Democrats steal the limelight in their first 2016 debate.
Brazil president gets temporary impeachment reprieve
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff won a temporary reprieve from threatened impeachment thanks to a Supreme Court intervention.
Putin to visit Kazakhstan in mid-October
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan in mid-October.
Russian delegation led by Vladimir Putin to arrive in Astana
President of Russia Vladimir Putin is arriving to Kazakhstan with an official visit on October 15.
China continues strengthening military relations with Kazakhstan
China's Minister of Defense Chang Wanquan has arrived to Kazakhstan on an official visit.