Hamas did not seek the approval of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, as required under Palestinian law.

The agreement provides a list of documents allowing to enter the territory of a neighboring country without a visa.

The 57km twin-bore Gotthard base tunnel will provide a high-speed rail link under the Swiss Alps between northern and southern Europe.

The overall situation along the entire line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan remained calm

The Iraqi army's assault on Falluja has begun what is expected to be one of the biggest battles ever fought against Islamic State.

N. Korea attempted to fire a missile from its east coast on May 30 but the launch appears to have failed, South Korean officials said.