Russia Thursday said that it has pulled back all its troops from near the Ukraine border even as Ukraine affirmed that it will continue its operation against anti-Kiev activists in the country's eastern region
Ukrainian acting President Alexandr Turchynov held talks here Wednesday with Jeffrey Feltman, the UN under secretary-general for political affairs, centering on political issues and the security situation in Ukraine.
Nigeria's government Wednesday announced a 50 million-naira ($300,000) reward to anyone who can give credible information leading to the rescue of over 230 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist rebels.
Saudi Arabia Wednesday announced two deaths from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infections, bringing the toll to 117.
Following the initiative of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 2,000 captive-bred Asian Houbara, an endangered bustard, have been released in Kazakhstan.
British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday said that he is "looking forward" to discussing the recent European Union (EU) ban on Indian mango imports with the country's new prime minister, a media report said.