Pope was at first told in Rome the term genocide was offensive

Pope was at first told in Rome the term genocide was offensive

June 27, 2016 - 12:02 AMT  08:02 GMT
“When referring to the destruction of the Armenian people, we used the term genocide in Argentina,” Francis said as he returned to Italy.
Panama opens canal extension despite looming uncertainty

Panama opens canal extension despite looming uncertainty

June 27, 2016 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
The expansion, which triples the size of ships that can travel the canal, allows the country to host 98 percent of the world's shipping.
Azerbaijan buys SandCat armored vehicles from Israel

Azerbaijan buys SandCat armored vehicles from Israel

June 27, 2016 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT
The vehicles are equipped with Mini Samson remote weapon stations (RWS) with 12,7 mm NSVT machine gun, produced by Rafael.
New video shows IS killing of 5 captured Syrian media activists

New video shows IS killing of 5 captured Syrian media activists

June 27, 2016 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
In the video, an IS narrator says the group is facing a media war and warns against reporting to the "crusaders" and "enemies of God."
IS claims suicide attack in Jordan

IS claims suicide attack in Jordan

June 27, 2016 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
In response, King Abdullah said Jordan would "respond with an iron fist" against any group that sought to harm its borders or security.
Lionel Messi retires from int’l football after Argentina’s Copa America defeat

Lionel Messi retires from int’l football after Argentina’s Copa America defeat

June 27, 2016 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
The heartbroken Barcelona superstar was distraught after missing a spot-kick as Chile snatched victory in a penalty shoot-out.
Manchester United “to offer 4-5-year contract to Henrikh Mkhitaryan”

Manchester United “to offer 4-5-year contract to Henrikh Mkhitaryan”

June 27, 2016 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
Manchester United are ready to bid over $40.3 million for the 27-year-old and are confident that Dortmund will accept their offer.
Spain's PP wins election, Podemos comes in second: exit poll

Spain's PP wins election, Podemos comes in second: exit poll

June 27, 2016 - 10:52 AMT  06:52 GMT
Unidos Podemos leapfrogged ahead of the Socialists to finish second with 91-95 seats, the exit poll for public television TVE showed.
Iraq’s Fallujah fully liberated from Islamic State, commander says

Iraq’s Fallujah fully liberated from Islamic State, commander says

June 27, 2016 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
The Fallujah operation was carried out by Iraq's elite counterterrorism troops, Iraqi federal police and Anbar provincial police.
France, Germany “united” over Brexit

France, Germany “united” over Brexit

June 27, 2016 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
Chancellor Merkel is to host President Hollande, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and European Council President Donald Tusk.
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