Philippines: China must recognize int’l court ruling on South China Sea

Philippines: China must recognize int’l court ruling on South China Sea

August 30, 2016 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
An arbitration court in The Hague infuriated China in July when it ruled that China had no historical title over the South China Sea.
French minister calls for end of EU-U.S. trade negotiations

French minister calls for end of EU-U.S. trade negotiations

August 30, 2016 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
In comments to French radio station RMC, Matthias Fekl said a new round of talks should be started, with the current set terminated.
Human Rights Watch: Palestine cracks down on free speech, media

Human Rights Watch: Palestine cracks down on free speech, media

August 30, 2016 - 10:52 AMT  06:52 GMT
HRW said that in the West Bank, Palestinian forces arrested activists and musicians who "ridiculed Palestinian security forces."
Azeri troops keep violating ceasefire with Karabakh

Azeri troops keep violating ceasefire with Karabakh

August 30, 2016 - 10:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
Karabakh Defense Army remained committed to the ceasefire, retaliating only in case of extreme necessity.
North Korea “publicly executes 2 officials for disobeying Kim Jong Un”

North Korea “publicly executes 2 officials for disobeying Kim Jong Un”

August 30, 2016 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
The JoongAng Ilbo daily said the two men were executed by anti-aircraft gun at a military academy in Pyongyang.
UN reports surge in Israeli settlement expansion

UN reports surge in Israeli settlement expansion

August 30, 2016 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
The report was to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process that has been comatose since a U.S. initiative collapsed in April 2014.
About 6,500 migrants rescued off Libya

About 6,500 migrants rescued off Libya

August 30, 2016 - 10:28 AMT  06:28 GMT
Overall, about 284,000 migrants have entered Europe so far this year through various transit routes across Africa, Asia or the Middle East.
At least 1 killed as blast hits Chinese embassy in Kyrgyz capital

At least 1 killed as blast hits Chinese embassy in Kyrgyz capital

August 30, 2016 - 10:15 AMT  06:15 GMT
Kyrgyz security officials quoted by the local AKIpress news agency described the blast as a terrorist attack.
Kim Dotcom wins right to livestream legal fight against U.S.

Kim Dotcom wins right to livestream legal fight against U.S.

August 30, 2016 - 10:07 AMT  06:07 GMT
The case has been closely watched by the media industry and developers in the file-sharing business.
Islamic State beaten back in Sirte, Libyan forces say

Islamic State beaten back in Sirte, Libyan forces say

August 30, 2016 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
Militants have defended themselves with suicide bombers, snipers and mines, inflicting heavy casualties on brigade fighters.
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