Author: Reuters
Greek judge appointed caretaker PM ahead of elections
Greece's top Supreme Court judge was sworn in as caretaker prime minister on August 27 to lead the country to elections next month, ending a week of political deadlock after leftist leader Alexis Tsipras resigned.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un hails accord with RoK as landmark
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un called this week's accord between the rival Republic of Korea (RoK) "a landmark occasion" paving the way for defused military tension and improved ties, but said it was the strength of its armed forces that made the deal possible.
Australia seeks stronger US ties
Australia will seek to broaden and deepen its security alliance with the United States in the decades ahead as the rise of China and other Asia-Pacific powers risks fuelling instability in the region, Australia's defence minister said on August 27.
China detains 12 over Tianjin blasts
China has formally detained a dozen people over explosions in the city of Tianjin this month that killed at least 145 people, and has accused 11 officials and port executives of dereliction of duty or abuse of power.
Rescuers save 3,000 migrants in Mediterranean, 55 dead
Rescuers saved about 3,000 migrants but found more than 50 dead on boats near the coast of Libya on August 26, the Italian coast guard said.
Tsipras softens stand on Greek debt relief before election
Outgoing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras signaled on August 26 he would accept an easing of Greece's huge debt burden if he wins elections expected next month without any of the write-offs he has long demanded.
Oil near six-and-a-half-year lows as China economy fears linger
Crude oil futures dipped on August 26 on fears of a hard landing for China's economy despite central bank moves to bolster stumbling growth and concerns about a supply glut.
Spain, Morocco arrest 14 suspected of recruiting for Islamic State
Spain and Morocco arrested 14 people on August 25 suspected of planning attacks and recruiting fighters to join Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, the Spanish government said.
DPRK, RoK reach agreement to ease tensions
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) reached agreement early on August 25 to end a standoff involving an exchange of artillery fire that had pushed the divided peninsula into a state of heightened military tension.
US, Turkey to launch 'comprehensive' anti-Islamic State operation
Turkey and the United States will soon launch "comprehensive" air operations to flush Islamic State fighters from a zone in northern Syria bordering Turkey, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Reuters on August 24.
