Taliban, Afghan Forces 'Continue To Battle' For Key City

The battle for the eastern Afghan city of Ghazni has entered its third day as government forces and Taliban fighters engage in intense clashes, reports say.

Turkey's Erdogan Calls On Turks To Dump Dollars, Euros

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeated calls for Turks to sell dollars and euros to support the national currency, which has dropped sharply in value due to concerns over the economy and deteriorating relations with the United States.

Clashes Continue After Taliban Attack On Afghan City Of Ghazni

Clashes between Afghan government forces and the Taliban continue around the Afghan city of Ghazni on August 11, a day after Taliban militants stormed its center, officials said.

Erdogan Warns Turkey's Partnership With US 'In Jeopardy'

Monitor Posts Video Of Truck Convoys Between Russia, Eastern Ukraine

The official European monitoring mission in eastern Ukraine has for the first time posted video footage showing convoys of trucks crossing from Russia into Ukraine and from Ukraine into Russia through a back road that has no border guards.

Hundreds Hurt As Romanian Police Scuffle With Anticorruption Protesters

Hundreds of anticorruption protesters in Bucharest were hurt as they clashed with riot police who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a crowd of tens of thousands rallying mostly peacefully on the city's main square.

UN General Assembly Approves Chile's Bachelet As UN Rights Chief

The United Nations General Assembly has approved the appointment of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as the world body's new human rights chief.

Medvedev Warns That New U.S. Sanctions Would Be 'Economic War'

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says that Moscow would consider it a "declaration of economic war" and would retaliate "economically, politically, or, if needed, by other means" if the United States imposes bans on Russian banks or their use of a particular currency.

Pakistani Soldiers To Receive Russian Military Training Under New Deal

Pakistan and Russia have reached a military cooperation deal that includes sending Pakistani soldiers to Russia for training, the countries' defense ministries have announced.

Sexual Assault Allegations Against Actor Steven Seagal

Prosecutors in the U.S. state of California say they are reviewing sexual assault allegations against actor Steven Seagal.

Afghan Taliban Launches Major Attack On Provincial Capital Ghazni

Taliban militants have launched an attack on the Afghan provincial capital of Ghazni and heavy fighting is under way as security forces try to repel them, officials say.