Kazakhstan to expand visa-free travel program

Kazakhstan to expand visa-free travel program

July 16, 2015 - 13:49 AMT  09:49 GMT
“As a rapidly growing economy and a place of great natural beauty,” Kazakhstan’s minister of internal affairs said.
State Dept official: no military solution to Karabakh conflict

State Dept official: no military solution to Karabakh conflict

July 16, 2015 - 13:38 AMT  09:38 GMT
“This approach must prevail for the peace process to succeed,” Eric Rubin stated at the Brookings Institution.
Greek parliament passes sweeping package of austerity measures

Greek parliament passes sweeping package of austerity measures

July 16, 2015 - 12:33 AMT  08:33 GMT
The package passed with 229 votes in favor in the 300-seat chamber but 38 Syriza lawmakers abstained or voted against.
Egypt removes jail sentence for journalists in anti-terror law

Egypt removes jail sentence for journalists in anti-terror law

July 16, 2015 - 09:31 AMT  05:31 GMT
The cabinet has agreed to remove the prison sentence under article 33 and replace it by strengthening the fine.
Clinton presidential campaign surpasses Democratic rivals spending

Clinton presidential campaign surpasses Democratic rivals spending

July 16, 2015 - 09:20 AMT  05:20 GMT
The average donation to the Hillary Clinton campaign was $145, and the campaign said that 61% of its donors were women.
Cuba prepared to peacefully coexist with U.S., Castro says

Cuba prepared to peacefully coexist with U.S., Castro says

July 16, 2015 - 09:05 AMT  05:05 GMT
Raul Castro, the longtime defense minister, has proven less bellicose toward America than his brother, now 88 and retired.
Mexico opens up its oil industry to foreign investors

Mexico opens up its oil industry to foreign investors

July 16, 2015 - 08:28 AMT  04:28 GMT
For the first time in nearly 80 years, Mexico has opened up its oil industry to foreign investors, selling off 14 exploration blocks.
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