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Obama pick to lead US military in Africa favors powers to strike Islamic State
President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the U.S. military in Africa on June 21 backed the idea of gaining greater power to strike Islamic State, including in Libya, which he described as the group's Plan B as it loses territory in Iraq and Syria.
Bomb attacks kill at least 22 in Afghanistan
More than 20 people were killed in separate bomb attacks in Afghanistan on June 20, including at least 14 who died when a suicide bomber struck a minibus carrying Nepali security guards working at the Canadian embassy in Kabul, officials said.
Tusk appeals to British voters to vote to remain in EU
European Council President Donald Tusk issued a direct appeal to British voters on June 20, urging them to stay in the EU at a referendum on June 23 and saying Brexit would weaken not just Europe but the Western world.
Battle for Falluja will end in western district, says Iraqi commander
US-backed Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State militants in Falluja are advancing toward jihadist strongholds in western districts where they expect the final push to recapture the city will take place, the Iraqi commander said on June 20.
Pakistan, Afghanistan fail to reach border deal after deadly clashes
Pakistan and Afghanistan failed to reach an agreement on border management in talks on June 20, after days of clashes at the border last week left four dead and thousands stranded.
Investigators examine damaged EgyptAir black boxes
Investigators have begun analyzing the two severely damaged black boxes from EgyptAir flight MS804 as they seek to explain why the plane plunged into the sea, killing all 66 people on board.
Three dead, 45 injured as labor union clashes with police in Mexico
A violent clash between members of a dissident teachers' union and police in southern Mexico on June 19 has left three dead and 45 injured, as law enforcement attempts to dislodge the protesters from blocking a local highway.
US-backed forces advance against Islamic State in Syria
US-backed Syrian forces edged closer to an Islamic State stronghold on the border with Turkey on June 18 while Russia's defense minister visited President Bashar al Assad to discuss military operations.
Tension at funerals for Orlando victims
Funerals for two of the 49 victims killed in the shooting at a nightclub in Florida were marked by tense scenes on June 18, as an impatient driver was accused of injuring two law enforcement officers and another took place under the watch of anti-gay protesters.
Belgium charges three men with terrorism offences after overnight raids
Belgian prosecutors charged three men with terrorism offences on June 18 following overnight raids that took place amid heightened security in Belgium and France due to the Euro 2016 soccer tournament.