Greece offers new proposals to avert default, creditors see hope
Greece took a step back from the abyss on June 22 with the presentation of new budget proposals that euro zone leaders welcomed as a basis for a possible agreement in the coming days to unlock frozen aid and avert a looming default.
Taliban attack Afghanistan's parliament, seize second district in north
A Taliban suicide bomber and six gunmen attacked the Afghan parliament on June 22 as lawmakers met to consider a new defense minister, and another district in the volatile north fell to the militants as they intensified a summer offensive.
Cambodia: Hun Sen to be PM candidate next term
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) announced that Hun Sen remains the prime minister and will continue to be the party’s candidate for prime minister for the next term.
EU welcomes 11th-hour Greek proposals in 'forceps delivery'
The European Union welcomed new proposals from Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras as a "good basis for progress" at talks on June 22 where creditors want 11th-hour concessions to haul Athens back from the brink of bankruptcy.
France says Iran deal 'still not clear' as deadline nears
France's Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on June 21 it was unclear whether an international deal could be reached on Iran's nuclear program by a June 30 deadline.
Bomb kills nine Afghan children, 10 adults
A roadside bomb killed at least 19 Afghan civilians including nine children in a southern province, while Taliban fighters in the north captured a key district on the frontline of the battle for Kunduz city, officials said on June 21.
Man kills three by ploughing SUV into Austrian shoppers
A driver killed three people and injured 34 on June 20 in the Austrian city of Graz when he ploughed a vehicle at high speed into a crowded shopping street, police said.
UN expands refugee camp in Kenya as South Sudan conflict rages
Kakuma camp in northern Kenya is expanding by nearly a half, the UN refugee agency said on June 20, to house refugees fleeing nearby South Sudan as hopes fade for peace in the world's newest nation.
Luxembourg continues to support ASEAN Community building efforts
Luxembourg will continue to support ASEAN Community building efforts to demonstrate its commitment to deepen relations with the region, the country’s new Ambassador to ASEAN Robert Lauer has told ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh.
Cambodia: PM Hun Sen elected as President of ruling CPP party
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen was elected as President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party at the 38th central committee conference on June 20, replacing Chea Sim who passed away on June 8.