UN chief alarmed by reports of atrocities in Aleppo

UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is alarmed by reports of atrocities against "a large number"…

Criticizing Trump, W.House says Taiwan ‘not a bargaining chip’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Barack Obama's White House on Monday took aim at Donald Trump's recent comments on…

Lasting IS defeat unlikely anytime soon: report

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The threat from the Islamic State group will likely endure for years to come, even…

Duterte says he is ready to leave, pushes Congress on federal gov’t shift

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is ready to step down in two or three years’…

Global warming is melting mountain glaciers: study

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Global warming is responsible for the melting of mountain glaciers around the world in the…

Army says battle for Aleppo in ‘final phase’

by Rim Haddad with Layal Abou Rahal in Beirut Agence France Presse ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) -- The crucial battle for…

Congress, at odds with Trump, eyes Russia hack probe

by Paul Handley with Jennie Matthew in New York Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Leading senators on…

Kremlin blames lack of US cooperation for Palmyra blow

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- The Kremlin on Monday deplored the lack of cooperation with the United States in Palmyra after…

Trump’s cabinet picks so far — a quick guide

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated retired Marine general John Kelly to be…

Turkey detains Kurds, hits militants after twin blasts

by Raziye Akkoc with Ezzedine Said in Istanbul Agence France Presse ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) - Turkey detained over 200 people including dozens…

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