Ukraine Crisis: Rebel-Held Donetsk Shelled Amid Russia Aid Convoy Row
City shelled heavily as Russia dismisses claims of invasion pretext.
Israel Agrees to Ease Blockade of Gaza Strip To Reach Hamas Truce
Israel has offered an expanded fishing zone, easier passage of people and other concessions.
Afghanistan: Market Suicide Car Bomb Kills 89 In Paktika Province
Carnage as the attacker drove a 4x4 vehicle into the market in Orgun district and detonated the explosives.
Israel: Security Cabinet Approves Deployment Of 40,000 Troops to Gaza Border
The troops are being readied in the event that the Israel Defense Forces' offensive against Hamas needs to be expanded.
ISIS Twitter Campaign Threatens US With Bloody Vengeance If Acts In Iraq
"Calamity Will Befall US," warns the hashtag.
Abdullah Abdullah, Favorite To Win In Afghanistan's Presidential Election, Survives Assassination Attempt
Police claimed that there were several casualties when the devices detonated.
Ukraine Crisis: Defence Minister Vows to Restore Peace
The rebels have said negotiations with Kiev can begin only when it withdraws troops from Donetsk and Luhansk.
Senior Al-Shabab Commander Vows to Take Holy War to Kenya
The group is waging an insurgency against the Kenyan government for stationing troops in neighboring Somalia.
Thailand Military 'Takes Control' of Government In Coup D'Etat
The European Union had called for "a clear timetable" for new elections in Thailand before the coup.