Turkey's Erdogan Says Court, Not Politicians, To Decide Pastor's Fate

U.S. Case Involved Alleged Russian Intelligence Theft Through Kaspersky

A U.S. intelligence worker has been sentenced to prison for transferring top-secret material to a home computer which was allegedly accessed by Russian intelligence through Kaspersky software.

UN Raises Concern Over 'Rising' Civilian Casualties In Afghan Air Strikes

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced concern over the "rising" number of civilian casualties as a result of air strikes by the international coalition or the Afghan Air Force.

UN Secretary-General Describes Grim World As 73rd General Assembly Begins

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has opened the weeklong 73rd General Assembly by warning that the world is "suffering from a bad case of trust deficit disorder."

Arrest Warrant For Pakistani Journalist Triggers Outrage

Pakistani human rights groups and unions for media workers have denounced a court order for the arrest of a correspondent at Dawn English-language newspaper following an interview critical of the country’s powerful military.

Russian, Kyrgyz Troops To Hold Counterterror Drills In Eastern Kyrgyzstan

Some 2,000 Russia and Kyrgyz troops are getting ready to launch joint counterterrorism exercises in eastern Kyrgyzstan.

U.S. Says Russia Supplying S-300 Missiles To Syria Is 'Major Mistake'

Russia will supply Syria with an S-300 ground-to-air missile system, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says, suggesting it would improve the country's defenses and help avert a repeat of the downing of a Russian warplane by Syrian forces a week ago.

Russia Summons Norway's Ambassador After Arrest Of Man On Espionage Charges

The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Norway's ambassador to protest the arrest of a Russian citizen outside Oslo on suspicion of spying.

After Downing Of Russian Plane, Moscow To Supply S-300 Missile System To Syria

Russia will supply Syria with an S-300 ground-to-air missile system, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says, suggesting it would improve the country's defenses and help avert a repeat of the downing of a Russian warplane by Syrian forces a week ago.

Pope Honors Victims Of Soviet, Nazi Occupations In Lithuania

Pope Francis has paid tribute to those who suffered and died in Lithuania during Soviet and Nazi occupations on the second day of his visit to the Baltic state.

Norway Detains Russian Man On Espionage Charges

Norwegian authorities say they have detained a Russian citizen on suspicion of illegal intelligence activities.