North Korea
- North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile towards sea of Japan
- Kim Jong-un vows nuclear weapons are non-negotiable
- U.S. bombers join jets from Japan, South Korea, in practice bombing run over Korean peninsula
- North Korea calls U.S. practice bombing run a ‘provocation’
Germany
- In final G20 statement, countries reaffirm support for international efforts to fight global warming, strike deal on trade
- 122 nations adopt first treaty banning nuclear weapons
- Activists try to disrupt G20 summit, police react
- 18 killed in bus crash on highway in Southern Germany
- Merkel’s election program drops the term “friend” in describing the relationship with U.S.
- Merkel says meeting with Erdogan underscores deep differences
Iraq
- 7 ISIL women suicide bombers attack Iraqi troops in Mosul
- ISIL counter-attack pushes back Iraqi army in Mosul
- Iraqi PM announces victory against ISIL in Mosul
United States of America
- 19-year-old American soldier dies in Afghanistan after attack
- At least 101 people shot in Chicago over 4th of July weekend
- U.S. military in Afghanistan will delay announcing troop casualties
- U.S. plans to test THAAD missile defenses against intermediate-range ballistic missiles to protect against North Korea
- Trump discussed forming cyber-security unit with Putin to prevent election hacking
- Trump backtracks on U.S.-Russia cyber unit, says it cannot happen
Russia
- Russia blocks U.N. condemnation of North Korea missile over ICBM label
- Russian investigators raid election office of Putin opposition leader Navalny
- Russian opposition leader Navalny released from jail after 25 days
- Methane gas explosion kills 3 in Artic mine
- Putin hails meeting with Trump, thinks Trump accepted election interference denials
South Korea
- South Korea fires missile in response to North Korea
- South Korea’s President seeks talks with North’s Kim Jong-Un
Mexico
Syria
- Syrian military declares temporary cease-fire ahead of talks with rebels
- 3 killed in suicide bombing at bus station in Central Syria
- U.S.-Russian ceasefire deal holding in Southwest Syria
Venezuela
- Opposition leader challenged Maduro with unofficial referendum
- Chief Prosecutor refuses to appear in court
- Pro-Maduro groups burst into Congress injuring journalists and lawmakers
- Helicopter pilot who staged attack on government building vows to keep fighting
- Jailed Venezuela opposition leader Lopez given house arrest
Brazil
Niger
Turkey
- Turkish police detains 11 human rights officials, including the local director of Amnesty International, at meeting on island near Istanbul
- Turkey detains 29 ISIL militants in raids on Istanbul
- Kurdish YPG militants claim Turley is declaring war in Northwest Syria
- Turkey detains 6 ISIL suspects planning attack on opposition march
- Turkey detains 37 ISIL suspects, Syrians carrying explosives at border
- Assailant kills police officer, commits suicide in Turkish court house
- Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul against Erdogan’s post-coup crackdown
Somalia
- U.S. conducts air strikes in Somalia against Al-Shabaab militants
- Somali militants kill 3 police officers in raid on Kenyan border town
- Somali forces kill 18 Islamist insurgents in Northern Puntland
Congo
- Fighting between army and local militia in Eastern Congo forces gold mine to suspend operations and evacuate staff
- Head of Electoral Commission says Presidential election unlikely this year
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi soldier killed, 3 wounded in explosion in Eastern Saudi Arabia
- Saudi special forces officer killed in Eastern Province attack
Pakistan
Spain
- 3 migrants rescued off Spanish coast after two-day search
- 3 men gored in opening run at Pamplona’s bull running festival
- Catalonia to split from Spain 48 hours after secession vote according to referendum draft bill
- Spain rescues 54 migrants from boat near Gibraltar
Palestine
- UNESCO declares ancient Hebron shrine as Palestinian, Israel pulls U.N. funding in retaliation
- Egyptian and Palestinian leaders meet in Cairo to discuss Gaza
Egypt
- Egypt extends state of emergency as roadside explosion kills 3 police officers
- 23 killed in ISIL suicide car bomb attack on military checkpoint
- Police kill 16 gunmen linked to recent Sinai attacks
Burundi
Bangladesh
Ghana
Myanmar
Lebanon
Maldives
Iran
France
- Man charged with plotting to assassinate Macron on Bastille Day
- France extends state of emergency until November 1st
- Paris evacuates nearly 2,800 migrants from street camps
- Macron tells Putin tangible progress made in French-Russian relations
- French government comfortably wins parliament confidence vote
Malta
Azerbaijan
South Africa
- Ruling ANC political party proposes nationalizing central bank
- 7 die in downtown Johannesburg building fire
Libya
- 5 people killed, 32 injured by shelling on Tripoli beach
- Libya’s Eastern commander declares victory in battle for Benghazi
- 19 Egyptian migrants found dead in East Libyan Desert
- Heavy clashes break out on coastal road East of Tripoli
China
- Airbus signs deal to sell 140 planes worth $23B to China
- Gas pipeline blast in Northeast China kills 5, injures 89
- President Xi says it will fulfill Paris climate deal obligations
Italy
Tajikistan
Ukraine
Israel
The Central African Republic
Malawi
Zambia
Kenya
- Al-Shabaab beheads 9 civilians in attack on village in Southeast Kenya
- Interior minister suddenly dies after check-up at hospital
El Salvador
Mongolia
Peru
Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Norway
Japan
India
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