Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt
Greece voted on July 5 on whether to accept more austerity in exchange for international aid, in a high-stakes referendum likely to determine whether it leaves the euro-currency area after seven years of economic pain.
Europeans tried to block IMF debt report on Greece: sources
Euro zone countries tried in vain to stop the IMF publishing a gloomy analysis of Greece's debt burden which the leftist government says vindicates its call to voters to reject bailout terms, sources familiar with the situation said on July 3.
New York governor orders more July Fourth security after alert
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 3 ordered heightened security measures across the state over the U.S. July Fourth holiday weekend in response to a call for vigilance by the federal government.
Myanmar prepares for general election
The Myanmar Union Election Commission (UEC) has announced constituencies for the country’s upcoming 2015 general election scheduled for the end of October or beginning of November this year.
Vietnam commits to developing ASEAN-NZ relations
Vietnam pledges to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in strengthening the relations between the bloc and New Zealand.
No breakthrough at Iran nuclear talks, ministers push for deal soon
Tehran and world powers were still shy of a breakthrough at nuclear talks on July 2 as foreign ministers flew in to help push for a swift deal and resolve disputes over how sanctions could be lifted and how Iran's compliance would be monitored.
UN-backed court begins appeal hearings for two ex-Khmer Rouge leaders
The UN-backed Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) commenced appeal hearings for two former Khmer Rouge leaders on July 2 who were accused of crimes against humanity last year.
IAEA says Iran uranium stockpile reduced, but questions remain
Iran's stockpile of low-enriched uranium gas dropped below the maximum level required under a 2013 interim nuclear agreement with world powers, a UN report showed, but a US think-tank suggested Tehran had not entirely met its obligations.
US, Cuba restoring diplomatic ties after 54 years
The United States and Cuba formally agreed on July 1 to restore diplomatic relations on July 20, setting up a trip to Havana by John Kerry, who would become the first US secretary of state to visit the country in 70 years.
More than 100 dead as militants, Egyptian army clash in North Sinai
Egypt's army said on July 1 more than 100 militants and 17 soldiers were killed after simultaneous assaults on military checkpoints in North Sinai, in the deadliest fighting in years in the restive province.