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South Sudan should face extra pressure if it misses August peace deadline
South Sudan's warring factions may face further international pressure if they do not reach a peace deal by Aug. 17, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday, ahead of talks with east African leaders to study penalties if the deadline is not met.
Turkey, U.S. aim for safe zone cleared of Islamic State in northern Syria
Turkey and the United States are working on plans to provide air cover for Syrian rebels and jointly sweep Islamic State fighters from a strip of land along the Turkish border, bolstering the NATO member's security and providing a safe haven for civilians.
Militant group disowns faction; more attacks in Kashmir
A Pakistan-based militant group has disowned a splinter faction suspected of a string of killings in Jammu and Kashmir, with the rebuke followed swiftly on Friday by a string of attacks on telecoms facilities in the state's main city.
Germany open to discuss euro zone budget with own tax: Spiegel
Germany is willing to discuss the creation of a euro zone finance minister who would have his own budget and raise extra taxes, the German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Saturday.
China says has every right to drill in East China Sea
China said on Friday it had every right to drill in the East China Sea close to waters disputed with Japan, adding that it did not recognize a "unilateral" Japanese median line setting out a boundary between the two in the waters.
Metals, oil, stocks fall; China, Europe growth concerns weigh
Metals prices hit multi-year lows, and stock markets and oil prices declined on Friday, as weaker-than-expected data from China and the euro zone exacerbated concerns over global economic growth.
Turkey approves use of air bases by U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State
Turkey has approved the use of its air bases by U.S. and coalition aircraft in the fight against Islamic State, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday, marking a major change in policy after a suicide bombing by the militants this week.
Turkey stages first air strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Turkish warplanes attacked Islamic State targets in Syria for the first time on Friday, with President Tayyip Erdogan promising more decisive action against both the jihadists and Kurdish militants at home.
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