Hollande, Putin reach accord on cancelled warship dealFrench President Francois Hollande's office said he had reached an agreement with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on compensation for failing to deliver two Mistral warships over the Ukraine crisis.
Kerry urges Malaysia to do more on human-traffickingSecretary 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.
UN chief seeks urgent funding for Palestinian refugeesUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon raised alarm over a $100 million shortfall in funding for the UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees and called for urgent donations.
Trump gambles on the business of politicsIn his own words, Donald Trump is the very definition of American success. So why jeopardize a billion-dollar business empire for a populist shot at the White House?
If Biden runs he'll need a careful way round ClintonJoe Biden is reportedly considering entering the 2016 White House race, a longshot move to present him as a safety net for Democrats worried about a possible implosion by frontrunner Hillary Clinton.
Kosovo's parliament votes in favour of war crime courtKosovo's parliament amended the constitution to allow the creation of a special EU-backed court to examine war crimes allegedly committed by ethnic Albanian guerrillas during the 1998-1999 war.
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.