Behind Trump bluster a tough Republican race takes shape
Donald Trump took center stage at the first major Republican presidential debate, but a strong showing from less brash candidates revealed a strong field and a fiercely competitive race ahead.
Turkey's Erdogan ready for snap polls gamble
Bruised by one of the worst setbacks of his political career, Turkey's pugnacious President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to play the card of calling snap polls in a high-stakes gamble that could yet backfire.
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Greek PM sees bailout deal after August 15
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and French President Francois Hollande agreed that Athens and its international creditors "can and must" reach a bailout deal after August 15.
Kerry urges Malaysia to do more on human-trafficking
Secretary of State John Kerry told Malaysia's leader his government should do more to stop people-trafficking, a US official said, a week after Washington controversially praised the country's efforts.