Congo declares yellow fever epidemic

Congo declares yellow fever epidemic

June 21, 2016 - 10:21 AMT  06:21 GMT
Kinshasa is the primary concern for global health officials since it has a densely-packed population of more than 12 million.
U.S. Senate turns back gun measures offered in wake of Orlando shooting

U.S. Senate turns back gun measures offered in wake of Orlando shooting

June 21, 2016 - 10:12 AMT  06:12 GMT
With the chamber's visitors' galleries unusually crowded for the evening each measure fell short of the 60 votes needed to progress.
President: Colombia to finalize talks with FARC rebels by July 20

President: Colombia to finalize talks with FARC rebels by July 20

June 21, 2016 - 10:04 AMT  06:04 GMT
The government has been in talks in Cuba with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, since late 2012.
Karabakh ceasefire preserved overnight on June 20-21

Karabakh ceasefire preserved overnight on June 20-21

June 21, 2016 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army troops refrained from retaliating to continue protecting their positions.
Venezuelans line up to back President Maduro ouster

Venezuelans line up to back President Maduro ouster

June 21, 2016 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
The opposition blames Maduro’s socialist policies for rampant inflation and the shortage of food and basic goods.
Turkey charges press freedom activists with

Turkey charges press freedom activists with "terrorist propaganda"

June 21, 2016 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
The arrests come despite the EU pressuring Ankara to stop prosecuting academics and journalists.
Chinese economic cyber-espionage plunges by 90% in U.S.: experts

Chinese economic cyber-espionage plunges by 90% in U.S.: experts

June 21, 2016 - 09:48 AMT  05:48 GMT
The most dramatic drop came during last summer's run-up to the bilateral agreement, FireEye Inc said.
North Korea moves intermediate-range missile to east coast: media

North Korea moves intermediate-range missile to east coast: media

June 21, 2016 - 09:39 AMT  05:39 GMT
Japan's military is on alert for a possible North Korean ballistic missile launch, a government source said.
More mediators in Karabakh, further meetings on conflict settlement

More mediators in Karabakh, further meetings on conflict settlement

June 21, 2016 - 00:14 AMT  20:14 GMT
The Armenian, Azeri leaders stressed reaching mutual understanding in a host of issues to ensure progress in settling the conflict.
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