What will the US-led war against jihadists look like?
Barack Obama's vow to take the fight to jihadists will expand a US-led air war already underway and likely require deploying more special forces.
Lebanon calls for 'common front' against IS 'monsters'
Lebanon's Foreign Minister urged the international community to present a "common front" against Islamic State.
Kerry to make trip to build coalition against Islamic State
John Kerry is to set off on a trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to build an international coalition to counter Islamic State militants.
Russia and NATO square off over Ukraine
Moscow declared NATO a "threat" to its security after the Western military alliance announced plans to reinforce defences in eastern Europe.
Kiev warns of 'great war' with Russia as its forces retreat
Ukrainian forces ceded a strategic eastern airport to pro-Russian insurgents as the government in Kiev accused Moscow of launching a "great war".
Putin calls for talks on 'statehood' of eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for immediate talks on the future of war-torn east Ukraine.
Thai PM stacks cabinet with soldiers
Thailand's coup leader and newly appointed premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha received royal endorsement for a cabinet stacked with soldiers.
NATO warns Russia over 'blatant violations' in Ukraine conflict
NATO warned Russia over what it described as a "blatant violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty.
75 Philippine UN peacekeepers defy Syria rebels
Dozens of heavily armed Philippine peacekeepers defied Syrian rebels in a Golan Heights standoff.
Merkel, Obama warn Russia of 'consequences' over Ukraine
Angela Merkel and Barack Obama agreed in a telephone call that Russia's actions in easter Ukraine "cannot remain without consequences,"
Iraqi Kurdish student uses holiday to fight jihadists
Briyar Kamal, a 24-year-old Kurdish student, but instead of relaxing during his summer holiday he is fighting jihadists who have overrun swathes of Iraq.
Putin, Poroshenko talk as Kiev holds Moscow troops
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine sat down to crunch one-on-one talks over heavy fighting in east Ukraine.
Soviet superstar vilified for defying Moscow on Ukraine
Rocker A.Makarevich walked a thin line in Soviet times but his outspoken stance on Ukraine has seen him pilloried by the Russian establishment.
Ukraine says captured 'Russian soldiers' ahead of key talks
Kiev's security service said its army in the war-torn east has captured 10 Russian paratroopers on Ukrainian soil.
CSTO Secretary General meets with Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs
Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolai Bordyuzha has met with Yerlan Idrissov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Russia plans another aid convoy to Ukraine: Lavrov
Moscow has informed Kiev that it intends to send a second humanitarian aid convoy into rebel-held eastern Ukraine in the coming days.
Chinese media warn US over warplane interception
China's state-run media warned Washington that Beijing could treat its surveillance flights as an "act of hostility"
'Chilean Schindler's List' saved leftists from regime
Jorge Schindler saved dozens of leftist militants by employing them undercover at his pharmacies, risking his own life.
Russia treading on 'razor blade' to keep influence in Ukraine: analysts
Russia's decision to force a disputed aid convoy into Ukraine reflects the Kremlin's urgent need to retain influence over ex-Soviet state.
Guatemala army chief of staff dies in helicopter crash: govt
Guatemalan army chief of staff Rudy Ortiz and four other military officers died when their helicopter crashed in a mountainous region.