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US diplomatic strategy on East Sea appears to founder
In the lead-up to an international court ruling on China's claims in the East Sea (international name South China Sea) this month, United States officials talked about rallying a coalition to impose "terrible" costs to Beijing's international reputation if flouted the court's decision.
Islamists attack French church, slit priest's throat
Knife-wielding attackers interrupted a French church service, forced the priest to his knees and slit his throat on July 26, a murder made even more shocking as one of the assailants was a known would-be jihadist under supposedly tight surveillance.
Turkish troops hunt remaining coup plotters as crackdown widens
Turkish special forces backed by helicopters, drones and the navy hunted a remaining group of commandos thought to have tried to capture or kill President Tayyip Erdogan during a failed coup, as a crackdown on suspected plotters widened on July 26.
Mali arrests leader of Islamist group linked to deadly attack on troops
Malian forces arrested a regional leader of Islamist group Ansar Dine in central Mali on July 26, after it claimed an attack in the region that killed 17 soldiers, the army spokesman said.
Kerry hopes to work with Russia on Syria, UN aims to restart talks
The United States said on July 26 it hoped to announce in early August details of planned military cooperation and intelligence sharing with Russia on Syria, and a United Nations envoy said he would also aim to resume peace talks next month.
Turkey detains 42 journalists in crackdown as Europe sounds alarm
Turkey ordered the detention of 42 journalists on July 25, broadcaster NTV reported, under a crackdown following a failed coup that has targeted more than 60,000 people and drawn fire from the European Union.
Japan official says 19 in 'cardiac arrest' after knife attack
Nineteen people are "in a state of cardiac arrest" after an attack by a knife-wielding man at a facility for the disabled in Kanagawa prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, a prefectural official said on July 25.
IOC will not impose blanket ban on Russia for Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not impose a blanket ban on Russia for next month's Rio Olympics over the nation's doping record but will leave decisions on individual athletes' participation to the relevant sports federations.
One dead, 12 injured in blast near Nuremberg, Germany: police
An explosion killed at least one person and injured 12 others near the German city of Nuremberg on July 24 and authorities said it was believed to be intentional.
Turkey ruling, opposition parties rally together after coup
Tens of thousands of supporters of Turkey's ruling and main opposition parties, usually bitter foes, rallied together on July 24 in support of democracy following a failed military coup as President Tayyip Erdogan tightens his grip on the country.