Author: Reuters
International effort rescues over 5,000 Mediterranean migrants
The corpses of 17 migrants were brought ashore in Sicily aboard an Italian naval vessel on May 31 along with 454 survivors as efforts intensified to rescue people fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East.
Euro pressured by Greek debt worries
The euro was on the defensive early on June 1 after Greece missed a self-imposed on May 31 deadline for reaching an agreement with its lenders to unlock aid, keeping alive fears of a debt default.
Six powers agree way to restore UN sanctions in push for Iran deal
Six world powers have agreed on a way to restore UN sanctions on Iran if the country breaks the terms of a future nuclear deal, clearing a major obstacle to an accord ahead of a June 30 deadline, Western officials told Reuters.
Bombs in southern Thailand kill one police officer, wound seven
Roadside bombs in southern Thailand killed one police officer and wounded seven members of the security forces in a region scarred by a long-running Muslim separatist insurgency, police said on May 31.
Six powers agree way to restore UN sanctions in push for Iran deal
Six world powers have agreed on a way to restore UN sanctions on Iran if the country breaks the terms of a future nuclear deal, clearing a major obstacle to an accord ahead of a June 30 deadline.
Italy votes in test for PM Renzi's reform agenda
Italians go to the polls on May 31 in local elections that will be the biggest test for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi since his center-left Democratic Party (PD) triumphed in a vote for the European parliament a year ago.
US and Iran address obstacles to nuclear deal as deadline nears
US Secretary of State John Kerry met his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif for six hours on May 30 trying to overcome obstacles to a final nuclear agreement, a month ahead of a deadline for a deal between Tehran and six world powers.
More than 4,200 migrants rescued in Mediterranean
(VOV) - More than 4,200 migrants trying to reach Europe have been rescued from boats in the Mediterranean in last 24 hours, the Italian coastguard said on May 30.
US defense chief says China's island-building erodes security
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on May 30 that Beijing's island-building in the East Sea was undermining security in the Asia-Pacific but, despite his blunt remarks, the response from Chinese officials was measured.
US drops Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The United States formally dropped Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism on May 29, an important step toward restoring diplomatic ties but one that will have limited effect on removing US sanctions on the Communist-ruled island.
