Obama Calls On Congress To End Cuba Embargo, Confirms Restored Diplomatic Relations With Island
“Americans and Cubans alike are ready to move forward. I believe it’s time for Congress to do the same,” President Obama said.
Finland Violated International Law By Banning Russian Official From Conflict Prevention Summit, Russian Foreign Ministry Says
Russia announced its entire delegation would boycott a regional security summit after a top Moscow politician was blocked from entering Finland.
Russia To Launch Bulava Ballistic Missiles In Military Exercises By End Of 2015
The Russian military also plans to build several new Borey-class submarines, which can carry Bulava missiles, by 2020.
Ukraine's NATO Entrance Amid Russian Aggression 'At Least 6-7 Years' Away, Poroshenko Says
Ukraine will have to meet NATO's minimum standards and hold a nationwide referendum before it can join the alliance, the country's president said.
Amid Russian Aggression, Georgia, Moscow Pursue Improved Diplomatic Relations, Georgian Prime Minister Says
Georgia will “regulate its relationship with Russia through constructive and pragmatic dialogue,” the Georgian prime minister said.
Obama Delivers Eulogy At Rev. Clementa Pinckney's Funeral, Addresses Gun Violence, Confederate Flag
In a eulogy for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney on Friday, President Obama addressed Charleston church killer Dylann Roof, praised the black church's history and denounced gun violence.
Obama Full Text Statement On SCOTUS Gay Marriage Decision: 'This Ruling Is A Victory For America'
President Barack Obama praised the Supreme Court Friday for ruling that same-sex marriage is a nationwide right.
Tunisia Hotel Terrorist Attack: Latest Updates, Death Toll On Sousse Beach Shooting
The Tunisian Interior Ministry confirmed the shooting was a "terrorist attack." Authorities said a single shooter was responsible.
Russian Military Buildup Is Evidence Putin Plans To Seize Ukraine, Kiev Official Says
“One should not be naive and think that Putin has given up his plans to seize Ukraine, to destabilize the situation in Ukraine."
Dylann Roof's Family Releases New Statement On Charleston Church Shooting, Offers Condolences To Victims' Families
The Roof family expressed condolences one week after their son, Dylann Roof, allegedly killed nine people at a South Carolina church.
Ethel Lance Funeral: Charleston Shooting Mourners Form Human Chain To Prevent Protests As Hundreds Pay Respects
Mourners formed a human chain to prevent protests outside Lance's funeral. Lance was one of the nine victims of the Charleston church shooting.
Confederate Jefferson Davis Monument Vandalized In Virginia With Phrase 'Black Lives Matter'
Several Confederate statues have been vandalized throughout the South since the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting.
Amid Threats, Latvia, Russia Should Develop 'Good Neighborly Relations,' Latvian President Says
Andris Berzins' comments came just days after a top Russian official warned that NATO weapons could make Latvia a "target."
Russia Warns Baltic States NATO's Anti-Missile Shield Will Make Them 'Targets'
Russia has repeatedly warned the Eastern Europeans of consequences if they host elements of NATO's anti-missile shield.
Amid Russian Military Aggression, Pentagon To Station Tanks, Armored Vehicles In Eastern European Nations
The redeployment of weaponry to the region comes amid concern over the Russian military’s recent series of snap-readiness drills.
Dylann Roof Arrest Dashcam Video Released; Footage Shows Alleged Charleston Killer's Capture
Dylan Roof, 21, was taken into custody peacefully the morning after the massacre at the Emanuel AME Church.
Russia MiG-31 Fighter's Arctic Navigation System Can Operate In Extreme Weather Without Satellites, Official Says
The new system was developed to operate in poor weather conditions without a satellite signal or ground communication, an official said.
Lebanon Prison Riot: Roumieh Inmates Demand Wi-Fi, Cell Phones Amid Torture Scandal
The riot at Lebanon's Roumieh Prison occurred just days after leaked videos showed guards violently beating restrained inmates.
Russia Sanctions: Western Penalties Benefit Domestic Businesses, Russian Official Claims
“Extension of sanctions by our Western partners is only positive for us so far,” a top Russian official said.
Viktor Yanukovych Embezzlement Scandal: Ostriches At Petting Zoo ‘Just Happened To Be There,’ Former Ukrainian President Says
“What’s wrong with supporting them?” Yanukovych said. “That I supported the ostriches? What’s wrong with that?”
Kansas City International Airport Experiences Power Outage Amid Severe Weather, Hail
The National Weather Service announced severe weather warnings Sunday for much of the Kansas City metro area.
Ukraine Crisis Update: 2 Ukrainian Soldiers, 1 Civilian Killed In Donetsk Shelling, Officials Say
Hostilities continued ahead of a planned peace summit on the eastern Ukraine conflict in Paris Tuesday.
Confederate Statue Vandalized With Graffiti In Charleston As Emanuel AME Church Reopens
Vandals wrote the words "black lives matter" and "this was the problem" on a statue in Charleston's White Point Gardens.
Dylann Roof Attempted Suicide During Charleston Church Shooting, Victim's Son Says
“He pointed the gun at his head and pulled the trigger, but it went ‘click.' "
Presidential Election 2016: Bernie Sanders Could Win New Hampshire Primary, Former Hillary Clinton Aide Says
A former adviser to Hillary Clinton says people “shouldn’t be surprised” if Bernie Sanders wins in the New Hampshire U.S. presidential primary election.
Greek Debt Crisis: Alexis Tsipras Proposes 'Definitive Solution' To Creditors Before Repayment Deadline
Greece has until the end of the month to solve its most pressing problem, namely, a deal with creditors on bailout funds and an IMF repayment.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Parliament Bans Access To Military Sites, Scientists Ahead Of June 30 Deadline
Iran's parliament OK'd a bill Sunday that would prevent foreign powers from accessing military sites or interviewing scientists.
Brazilian Senators Attacked In Venezuela, Forced To Abandon Visit To Opposition Figure: Reports
“Our bus was under siege; they were beating and trying to break it,” Brazilian Sen. Ronaldo Caiado wrote on Twitter.
Dylann Roof Hears Victims' Families At Court Hearing; Bond Set At $1M
“I will never talk to her ever again, I will never be able to hold her again, but I forgive you,” the daughter of one victim said.
Who Is Marcus Stanley? Christian Musician Urges Dylann Roof To Seek Forgiveness In Facebook Post
"Give your heart to Jesus and confess your sins with a heart of forgiveness,” Christian musician Marcus Stanley wrote to the suspect.
