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US issues global travel alert due to `increased terrorist threats`

The United States issued a worldwide travel alert on Monday warning American citizens of "increased terrorist threats" ...

US filmmaker Michael Moore opens home to Syrian refugees

US filmmaker Michael Moore is opening his home in Michigan to Syrian refugees, in a rebuke to the states governor who ...

American killed, several rescued in Mali hotel attack

One US citizen was killed and around a dozen more had to be rescued on Friday when suspected Islamist gunmen stormed a ...

Obama congratulates Myanmar on polls, as army vows smooth power shift

Myanmar said Thursday President Barack Obama had congratulated the nation on holding "free and fair" election, as the ...

UN Security council to meet on Israeli-Palestinian violence

The United Nations Security Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the recent spate of ...

Obama offers condolences to Erdogan over terror attacks

US President Barack Obama offered his condolences Saturday to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after terror ...

US and Russian militaries launch talks on Syria

The US military renewed contacts with Russia on Friday to discuss how their forces can keep out of one another's way ...

US says Burundi elections not credible

The United States said Burundis elections Tuesday lacked credibility and by pressing ahead, the government "risks its ...

Obama meets Iraqi Kurd Leader

US President Barack Obama met the head of Iraqs autonomous Kurdish region at the White House on Tuesday, courting a ...

Second suspected human trafficking camp found in Thai South

A second suspected human trafficking camp has been discovered in southern Thailand, police said on Tuesday, following ...

Embassies in Yemen close as thousands protest against militia rule

The United States, Britain and France closed their embassies in Yemen over security fears as the takeover of the ...

US asks for $8.8 billion to fund fight against IS

US President Barack Obama has requested $8.8 billion to fund the fight against the Islamic State group in his 2016 ...

Surabaya is safe: national police chief

National Police Chief of Indonesia General Sutarman said here on Monday that security situation in Indonesia, ...

US urges restraint after Israel vows to reopen Al-Aqsa mosque

The United States urged all sides in Jerusalem to exercise restraint amid spiralling tensions in the holy city, and ...

Elton John joins with US agencies on new aids program

British singer and activist Elton John said on Friday a new $7 million partnership between his foundation and U.S. ...