Bombing and heavy fighting rock Yemen despite truce
Saudi-led air strikes and heavy shelling between warring factions shook several cities in Yemen on July 11, residents said, violating a United Nations humanitarian truce which took effect just before midnight.
Greek PM wins backing for concessions; EU, IMF give positive signals
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won backing from lawmakers on July 11 for painful reform proposals aimed at obtaining a new international bailout, but he faced a rebellion in his own party that could threaten his majority in parliament.
Greece sends reform plan to EU promising new tax hikes
The Greek government sent a package of reform proposals to its euro zone creditors on July 9 in a race to win new funds to avert bankruptcy and will seek a parliamentary vote on July 10 to endorse immediate actions.
Singaporean FM: AEC not the same as European Union
The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which is set to be established at the end of this year, will not be the same as the European Union (EU), said Singaporean Foreign Minister Shanmugam.
As deadline looms, Kerry says US in no rush to get Iran deal
The United States and other major powers are not in a rush to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on July 9, suggesting an accord was unlikely hours ahead of a deadline set by the US Congress for a quick review.
Greek banks face closures, bailout or not - sources
Some large Greek banks may have to be shut and taken over by stronger rivals as part of a restructuring of the sector that would follow any bailout of the country, European officials have told Reuters.
The Thai Government’s Vision in the Years 2015-2020
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has stated that his government’s vision is to see Thailand in the years 2015-2020 enjoying "Stability, Prosperity, and Sustainability.”
Yemen government tells UN it agrees to conditional truce
Yemen's government told the United Nations on July 8 it would agree to a truce to end more than three months of fighting provided key "guarantees" were met, a spokesman said.
Lawmakers bash US Army plan to cut 57,000 troops and civilians
Lawmakers on July 8 sharply criticized long-announced US Army plans to cut nearly 60,000 soldiers and civilian personnel due to tight budgets, warning it was risky and short-sighted at a time of Middle East conflict and rising tensions with Russia.
Afghan delegation to meet Taliban as twin attacks hit Kabul
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on July 7 he had sent a delegation to Pakistan to meet with representatives of the Taliban, his first acknowledgement of official talks with the insurgents fighting to topple the government in Kabul.