Tag: World

Afghan election commission workers sort ballots for an audit of the presidential run-off votes at an election commission office in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Afghanistan's president Hamid Karzai said in a statement that the inauguration ceremony for the next country's president will be held on September 2, 2014 and it is not subject to change. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul

Afghan candidate threatens boycott of vote audit

AMIR SHAHREBECCA SANTANA · August 26, 2014 6:07 pm

Iran, Saudi diplomats hold rare talks

Washington Examiner · August 26, 2014 5:56 pm

In this Picture released by the Italian Navy, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, migrants wait to be boarded on the San Giusto Navy ship, along the Mediterranean sea, off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano renewed his demand for the European Union to relieve pressure on Italy, which has seen some 100,000 migrants arrive so far this year alone. The country says it spends 9.5 million euros ($13 million) a month to operate the beefed-up air and sea patrols that were launched after more than 360 migrants drowned off the Italian island of Lampedusa last October. "Italy will make its own decisions" if EU partners don't offer assistance, he warned in a tweet. The EU's home affairs commissioner, Cecilia Malmstrom, thanked Italy for its "huge efforts" to save lives and said in a statement she would meet Wednesday with Alfano "to better define priorities and provide assistance." (AP Photo/Italian Navy)

Italy recovers 24 bodies in deadliest refugee days

Nicole Winfield · August 26, 2014 5:45 pm

UN helicopter shot down in South Sudan

Jason Straziuso · August 26, 2014 5:09 pm

Secret US-Russia talks on Ukraine held in Finland

Washington Examiner · August 26, 2014 4:54 pm

National Security

Jerusalem police search for missing US student

Washington Examiner · August 26, 2014 4:29 pm

In this photo taken Friday, June 6, 2014 opposition leader of the Umbrela for Democratic Change (UDC) party, Gomolemo Motswaledi pauses, during the UDC election manifesto launch in Gaborone. His death on July 30, 2014, in a road accident, of Motswaleda, has highlighted brewing tension in Botswana, with the opposition alleging that Motswaledi may have been assassinated by pro-government agents. (AP Photo/Monirul Bhuiyan)

Death of opposition leader roils Botswana

Christopher Torchia · August 26, 2014 4:12 pm

Israeli official confirms Israel’s acceptance of Egyptian-brokered cease-fire in Gaza war

Washington Examiner · August 26, 2014 3:58 pm

Egypt state TV: Cease-fire reached between Hamas, Israel in war that killed over 2,200 people

Washington Examiner · August 26, 2014 3:30 pm

Enricco Masserdotti prepares a sign for the 71st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. The 71st edition of the festival opens on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and runs until Sept. 6. (AP Photo/David Azia)

5 things to watch for at the Venice Film Festival

Jill Lawless · August 26, 2014 3:10 pm

Libyan Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdelaziz, right, listens to his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shukri, left, during the opening session of The Fourth Ministerial Meeting for the Neighbouring Countries of Libya, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Foreign ministers from Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan, Chad, as well as the Arab League Secretary General met Monday in Cairo as Islamist-led militias in the Libyan capital say they consolidated their hold on Tripoli and its international airport, driving out rivals to the city's outskirts after battles that largely destroyed the strategic hub. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

National Security

UN envoy opposes foreign intervention in Libya

MAGGIE MICHAELADAM SCHRECK · August 26, 2014 3:05 pm

UK police in appeal to block aspiring terrorists

Washington Examiner · August 26, 2014 2:58 pm