S Korea, U.S. , Japan coduct first ever joint missile drill

S Korea, U.S. , Japan coduct first ever joint missile drill

June 29, 2016 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
The move follows North Korea's repeated tests in recent months of mid-range ballistic missiles.
EU will extand sanctions against Russia: Merkel

EU will extand sanctions against Russia: Merkel

June 29, 2016 - 10:33 AMT  06:33 GMT
“There’s nothing stopping the extension of the sanctions,” Merkel said, following a meeting of EU heads of state in Brussels.
Scotland, Gibraltar discuss remaining in EU

Scotland, Gibraltar discuss remaining in EU

June 29, 2016 - 10:29 AMT  06:29 GMT
Scotland and Gibraltar returned a majority to stay, but it wasn't enough to sway the overall British vote to pull out of the 28-member bloc.
Zika infection lasts longer in pregnancy, monkey study finds

Zika infection lasts longer in pregnancy, monkey study finds

June 29, 2016 - 10:21 AMT  06:21 GMT
A bit of good news: tests with non-pregnant monkeys suggest one infection with Zika protects against a second bout later on.
Iran forces kill 11 Kurdish rebels in Iraq border clash

Iran forces kill 11 Kurdish rebels in Iraq border clash

June 29, 2016 - 10:21 AMT  06:21 GMT
The PDKI has been striving for decades for autonomy for predominantly Kurdish areas in north-western Iran.
No Armenians among victims of Istanbul airport attack

No Armenians among victims of Istanbul airport attack

June 29, 2016 - 10:09 AMT  06:09 GMT
Three attackers opened fire near an entry point to the terminal late on Tuesday, and blew themselves up after police fired at them.
Azerbaijan uses firearms, machine gins to violate Karabakh ceasefire

Azerbaijan uses firearms, machine gins to violate Karabakh ceasefire

June 29, 2016 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the situation along the line of contact and protecting their positions.
EU leaders tell Britain to act quickly to resolve political, economic confusion

EU leaders tell Britain to act quickly to resolve political, economic confusion

June 29, 2016 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
Businesses have announced hiring freezes and possible job cuts, despite voters' hopes the economy would thrive outside the EU.
U.S. backed Syrian rebels launch attack on IS-held town at Iraqi border

U.S. backed Syrian rebels launch attack on IS-held town at Iraqi border

June 29, 2016 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
If sucessful, the move would hamper the jihadists' ability to move between the Iraqi and Syrian territories of their self-declared caliphate.
36 killed, 140 injured in Istanbul airport gun and bomb attack

36 killed, 140 injured in Istanbul airport gun and bomb attack

June 29, 2016 - 09:35 AMT  05:35 GMT
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said early signs suggested the so-called Islamic State was behind the attack.
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