South Korea’s Unification Ministry warned Wednesday of possible provocations by North Korea in October to mark the ruling party’s 70th anniversary. The warning came amid growing speculation that Pyongyang could launch a long-range missile on the anniversary in October. “Our ministry and the military are always keeping a close eye on possible provocations by the […]
U.S. defense chief Ash Carter said Monday that Israel is “the bedrock of American strategy” in the Mideast, opening a trip to the region aimed at strengthening U.S. links with allies that are wary of the new internationally negotiated Iranian nuclear accord. Carter was warmly welcomed by his counterpart, Moshe Yaalon, and is set to […]
Debt-wracked Greece asked its European neighbors for a new three-year bailout Wednesday, pledging to “immediately implement” tax and pension reforms. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that Athens would produce “new concrete proposals” by Thursday to meet the demands of European leaders who’ve grown weary of Greece’s debt crisis. With […]
U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in eastern Syria Saturday and Sunday have killed at least 23 Islamic State militants and wounded others. In a statement issued early Sunday, the coalition said the airstrikes targeted structures and transit routes used by the IS group in and around Raqqa. Coalition spokesman Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran says the airstrikes, which […]