CPJ: Pakistan's Military Curbing Press Freedoms Using Fear, Intimidation

The climate for press freedom in Pakistan is deteriorating as the country's powerful army “quietly, but effectively” restricts reporting through "intimidation" and other means, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says in a new report.

Putin Says Russia Has Identified U.K.'s Novichok Suspects, Claims They Are Civilians

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia has identified the two men Britain suspects of poisoning former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter with a military-grade nerve agent, claiming they are civilians.

Trump To Issue New Sanctions On Foreign Meddling in U.S. Elections

News reports say that President Donald Trump is planning a new executive order aimed at deterring foreign entities or individuals found to have interfered in U.S. elections.

Death Toll In Suicide Attack In Eastern Afghanistan Soars To 68

The death toll from a suicide attack on a protest gathering in eastern Afghanistan has soared to 68, officials said.

International Criminal Court Says It Is Undeterred By U.S. Threat Of Sanctions

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has said it will "continue to do its work undeterred," responding a day after U.S. national security adviser John Bolton threatened sanctions if the tribunal investigates alleged war crimes by U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.

Wife Of Jailed Former Pakistani PM Sharif Dies In London

The wife of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has died at a clinic in London after battling cancer for more than a year, her family said. She was 68.

At Least 19 Killed, 57 Wounded In Suicide Attack In Eastern Afghanistan

At least 19 people have been killed and 57 wounded in a suicide attack in eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, the governor’s office told RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan.

Russia Holding Massive Military Drills, As Putin Meets Xi

Russia has begun massive military exercises across its central and eastern regions, starting weeklong war games the Defense Ministry says will involve some 300,000 personnel -- twice as many as the biggest Soviet maneuvers of the Cold War era.

Saudi Princess Says $900,000 Of Jewels Stolen From Her Paris Hotel

A Saudi princess has reported the theft of jewels worth 800,000 euros ($930,000) from her suite at the Ritz hotel in Paris, a police source said on Monday.

Bolton Threatens 'Dangerous' International Criminal Court With Sanctions

The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) officials if they go ahead with an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.

U.S. Judge Denies Bail Request By Russian Accused In Spy Case