June 5, 2016 EU foreign policy chief presses Albania on reform package European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has called on Albania to pass a key judicial reform, considering it a decisive step for the country as it strives for EU membership.
June 5, 2016 Strikes on rebel-held parts of Syria's Aleppo kill 13 Syrian activists say government and Russian airstrikes have killed more than a dozen people in opposition-held parts of the northern city of Aleppo.
June 5, 2016 Nicaragua's Ortega to seek 3rd straight term as president Daniel Ortega is officially running for what would be his third consecutive term as Nicaragua's president.
June 5, 2016 Ali remembered in Muslim world as champ, voice of change Of all Muhammad Ali's travels in the Muslim world, his 1964 trip to Egypt was perhaps the most symbolic, a visit remembered mostly by an iconic photo of the boxing great happily shaking hands with a smiling Gamal Abdel-Nasser, Egypt's nationalist and popular president.
June 5, 2016 In Mongolia, Kerry hails 'oasis of democracy' U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is hailing Mongolia as an "oasis of democracy" as he makes a rare, high-profile visit to the Asian country.
June 5, 2016 Spain's ex-PM meets with jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Spain's former prime minister met in jail with Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez on Saturday, the first meeting of its kind in the more than two years since his imprisonment for inciting violence during anti-government protests.
June 4, 2016 Conclusion of Brazil subway line depends of loan approval Brazilian officials say the conclusion of a new subway line crucial for the transportation of visitors to the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro depends on the federal government's approval of a $390 million loan.
June 4, 2016 Syrian troops reach edge of province where IS is based Syrian troops have reached the edge of the northern province of Raqqa, home to the de facto capital of the Islamic State group's self-styled caliphate.
June 4, 2016 Guatemala gets new attorney general after resignation Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales has named a new attorney general after the previous chief prosecutor resigned due to threats.
June 4, 2016 Ali's death rekindles memories of 'Thrilla in Manila' fight Filipinos in this boxing-crazy nation are grieving the passing of Muhammad Ali, which brought fond memories of the 1975 epic "Thrilla in Manila" fight between Ali and Joe Frazier.
