Pakistan
- Pakistani separatists riding motorcycles kill 2 naval officers in Southwestern province
- At least 85 killed, 100 wounded in four separate bomb and gun attacks in three major cities
- At least 153 killed as tanker fuel truck explodes in Punjab province
- 6 children killed by explosive device that looked like a toy
Russia
- Russia threatens to destroy U.S. aircrafts if they fly over Syrian-controlled airspace
- E.U. leaders agree to extend sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine
- Moscow cancels meeting with U.S. diplomat after sanctions
- Russia fires missiles at ISIL in Syria from Mediterranean
- Tech firms bow to Russian demands to share cyber secrets
- Russia’s election commission bars opposition leader Navalny from running for President
Yemen
- U.S. military air strike kills Al Qaeda leader in key province
- More than 200,000 suspected cholera cases in Yemen
China
- At least 26 hurt after China Eastern Airlines flight hits turbulence
- 10 dead, 93 missing after landslide buries more than 60 homes in North Sichuan province
Italy
- More than 120 migrants feared dead at sea after boat’s motor stolen
- Italy investigates Foreign Ministry hacking attempt
- Center-right set to win mayoral vote run-offs
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi claims it has captures 3 Iranian Revolutionary Guards from boat
- Saudi King upends royal succession, names 31-year-old son as the first heir
- Suicide bomber blows himself up as Saudi’s prevent massive terror plot in Mecca
Somalia
- Suicide car bomb kills at least 15 in Mogadishu
- 7 killed in suicide blast at police station in Mogadishu
Israel
- Israel begins construction on new settlement in violation of U.N. Security Council resolution
- Israel aircraft strikes Syrian positions after projectiles landed in its territory
- Israeli government reverses plan to open mixed-gender prayer area at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
- Syria claims Israeli strike killed civilians
United States
- U.S. military shoots down drone affiliated with Assad in Southern Syria
- American detained in North Korea dies after returning home
- Homeland Security confirms Russian hackers targeted 21 U.S. states during 2016 presidential election
The Central African Republic
United Kingdom
- Queen outlines U.K. government agenda in scaled-down speech
- Queen’s husband Prince Philip admitted to London hospital
- Hundreds of residents evacuated after fire safety crisis in London
- Parliament investigates cyber attack on Parliamentary accounts
France
- Car rams police vehicle on the Champs Elysees, attacker dies
- French Minister Ferrand to resign after accusations of improper financial dealings
- Justice and Defense Minister resign after their political party accused of improper payments
Zambia
Iraq
- 3 journalists killed in Mosul mine blast
- ISIL militants destroy historic 12th-century mosque in Mosul
Iran
- Leader of Sunni Muslim militant group killed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
- Iran begins exporting gas to Iraq
Ukraine
- Ukraine opposition lawmaker launches hunger strike over trash pile-up in Western Ukraine
- Ukrainian government and separatists agree on new cease-fire
Indonesia
- 4 foreign inmates break out of Bali jail using tunnel
- Police officer killed in knife attack by suspected Islamist militants
Nigeria
- Five female suicide bombers kill 12, injure 11 in Northeast Borno State
- Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 2 police officers in ambush
Thailand
Venezuela
- Opposition lawmakers protest at Venezuela’s military base
- Military fires on protesters at airbase, kill 1
Guatemala
Syria
- ISIL chief cleric killed in U.S. coalition air strike
- 12 new cases of Polio confirmed in Syria
- Syrian military seizes ground towards Iraqi border
- At least 10 killed in car bomb in Idlib province
Egypt
- Egypt kills 12 militants in Sinai air strike, 3 in Alexandria raid
- Police kill 7 in connection to violence against Christians
- President Sisi pardons 502 prisoners including prominent businessman
- President Sisi ratifies deal ceding Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
- At least 6 Afghan guards killed on way to work at U.S. military base
- Suicide car bomb outside bank kills at least 29 people
Libya
Colombia
- 2 Dutch journalists kidnapped by Marxist ELN rebels
- 2 Dutch journalists freed unharmed after being held captive for nearly a week
- At least 11 miners killed in explosion at coal mine
- 9 dead, 28 missing after tourist boat sinks near Medellin
Japan
Congo
Turkey
- 2 Turkish soldiers, one village guard killed after clashes with Kurdish militants
- 5 people electrocuted in pool at water park in Northwest Turkey
- Turkey to stop teaching evolution theory in schools
- Turkey rejects call to shut military base in Qatar
- Turkey bans Istanbul gay pride, organizers vow to march anyways
- Police prevents activists from gathering for gay pride event in Istanbul
Kenya
Qatar
Myanmar
Mexico
- 4 Mexican federal police officers killed in ambush in Guerrero
- 11 people, including 2 children, killed by criminal gangs in Veracruz
Romania
Spain
- 414 migrants rescued off Spanish coast
- More than 200 migrants rescued of South Coast
- Forest fire in Southern Spain forces evacuation of 1,000 people, threatens famous national park
Angola
South Africa
North Korea
South Korea
Germany
- German parliament votes to annul gay men’s convictions
- Merkel’s conservative party widens lead to 15 points three months before election
India
- PM Modi starts foreign tour, will visit Portugal, USA, Netherlands
- 7 die in cable car crash at ski resort in Kashmir
Albania
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