Author: Reuters
Ukraine, rebels urged to sign deal extending arms withdrawal
The leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine agreed in a telephone call on July 23 that preliminary accords to extend a pull-back of weapons in east Ukraine should be signed quickly, French President Francois Hollande's office said.
Laws passed, Greece to open bailout talks
Greece's creditors prepared on July 23 for the start of bailout talks in Athens, after lawmakers adopted a second package of reform measures before dawn despite a left wing rebellion that may bring early elections.
Car bomb kills 20 in Baghdad Shi'ite district
A car bomb exploded in a crowded marketplace in a mainly Shi'ite Muslim district of the Iraqi capital on July 22, killing at least 20 people, police and medical sources said.
Greek PM wins parliament backing for bailout reforms package
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faced down a revolt by rebels in his leftists Syriza party to win parliament's backing on July 23 for a second package of reforms required to start talks on a financial rescue deal.
US Republicans, pro-Israel groups step up campaign against Iran deal
Top Republicans vowed on July 22 to do their utmost to scrap President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran as the biggest pro-Israel lobby geared up for an all-out campaign to pressure wary lawmakers into rejecting the agreement.
Greek PM Tsipras rallies Syriza backing before bailout vote
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras tried to rally his Syriza party on July 21 before a vote in parliament on the second package of measures demanded by international creditors to open talks on a new bailout deal.
Ukraine, rebels reach preliminary deal to broaden weapons withdrawal
Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists have reached a preliminary agreement to extend a pull-back of weapons in east Ukraine to include tanks and smaller weapons systems, the chairman of the OSCE security watchdog, Ivica Dacic, said on July 21.
Turkey vows tighter security after suspected Islamic State bomber kills 27
A suspected Islamic State suicide bomber killed 27 people, mostly young students, in an attack on a Turkish town near the Syrian border on July 20.
Cuba opens Washington embassy, urges end to embargo
The Cuban flag was raised over Havana’s embassy in Washington on July 20 for the first time in 54 years as the United States and Cuba formally restored relations, opening a new chapter of engagement between the former Cold War foes.
UN Council backs Iran nuclear deal but Tehran hardliners object
The UN Security Council on July 20 backed Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers but the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guards attacked the resolution, underlining powerful opposition to the deal.
