Canadian PM calls general election for October 19Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called general elections for October 19, kicking off a campaign for a fourth straight term in power amid a sluggish economy.
03 August 2015
Kerry: 'no question' that Iran deal will make region saferUS Secretary of State John Kerry said there was "no question" the Iran nuclear deal will make the Middle East safer if implemented, as he sought to win over sceptical allies.
Clinton rips rival Bush on his home turfHillary Clinton launched a broadside against White House rival Jeb Bush, accusing the Republican in his home state of failing to tackle discrimination or improve conditions for minorities.
01 August 2015
IMF approves $1.7 bn loan installment to UkraineThe International Monetary Fund announced the approval of a $1.7 billion loan installment to Ukraine despite uncertainty about the country's debt sustainability and a conflict with separatist forces.
01 August 2015
Litvinenko widow says UK inquiry has uncovered 'truth'The widow of a Russian ex-spy fatally poisoned in London said she believed a British judge-led inquiry had uncovered the "truth" into his death as it heard its final submissions.
Trump brushes off Mexico row at Scottish golf tournamentBillionaire US presidential hopeful Donald Trump declared "the world asked me to be here" as he arrived at one his Scottish golf courses for a tournament shadowed by a row over immigration.
Australia PM slams 'outrageous' Russian MH17 vetoAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Thursday Russia's "outrageous" veto of a UN resolution to establish a special tribunal to try those who shot down flight MH17ю
Spain PM backs controversial ex-mayor to stand in Catalan pollsSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Wednesday backed a former mayor whose comments have been called xenophobic as his party's top candidate for regional elections in independence-minded Catalonia.