July 8, 2014
Obama requests $3.7bn to fix border crisis
President Barack Obama has asked Congress for $3.7bn (£2.2bn) in extra funding to tackle an immigration crisis at the southern border. More than 50,000 unaccompanied children - most from Central America - have been caught trying to cross illegally…
July 8, 2014
Japan’s Okinawa lashed by Typhoon Neoguri
A powerful typhoon has lashed Japan's Okinawa island chain, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek shelter. Typhoon Neoguri passed over the islands on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain and winds carrying gusts of up to 252km/h (151 mph). Flights…
July 5, 2014
Hurricane Arthur leaves thousands without power
Proving far less damaging than feared, Hurricane Arthur left tens of thousands of people without power Friday in a swipe at North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, then brought lousy Fourth of July beach weather to the Northeast as it…
July 4, 2014
Clashes Erupt in East Jerusalem After Palestinian Teen’s Funeral
Israeli police fired tear gas and stun grenades at stone-throwing Palestinians Friday, as thousands mourned a 16-year-old boy believed killed in revenge for the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. The clashes erupted after Friday…
July 4, 2014
Germany Arrests Man Suspected of Spying for US
German authorities have arrested a German man employed by the domestic intelligence agency (BND) on suspicion of spying for the United States, two politicians with knowledge of the affair told Reuters on Friday. The German Federal Prosecutor's…
June 27, 2014
Ukraine, EU Sign Free Trade Agreement
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says his country has paid "the highest possible price" to achieve the goal of a free trade agreement with the European Union -- a goal reached Friday when he signed the deal at a summit in Brussels. Earlier in…
June 27, 2014
Iraq’s Top Shi’ite Cleric Demands Maliki Replacement by Tuesday
Pressure continued to build Friday on Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, with the country's top Shi'ite cleric calling on political groups to agree on a new leader by Tuesday. Iraq's recently-elected parliament is meeting Tuesday to begin the…
June 27, 2014
White House Seeks $500M to Equip, Train Syrian Opposition
The White House is asking the U.S. Congress for $500 million to equip and train selected members of the armed moderate Syrian opposition. National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said Thursday the money will also be used to help defend…
June 22, 2014
American Airlines cuts flights to Venezuela
American Airlines says it is cutting almost 80% of its flights to Venezuela from next month. From July 2, American will operate only 10 flights per week instead of the current 48. The move comes as part of a continuing dispute over the repatriation…
June 20, 2014
Blast Kills 21 at Nigeria World Cup Viewing Center
A bomb blast at a site where Nigerian football (soccer) fans had gathered to watch the World Cup has killed at least 21 people. Hospital sources said Wednesday that 27 others were injured in the blast, which took place late Tuesday in the…