Activist Group Publishes 'Hacked E-Mails' From Russia

A self-described "transparency collective" has released a massive trove of hacked e-mails and leaked documents from what it describes as "Russian politicians, journalists, oligarchs, [and] religious, and social figures."

Taliban Appoints New Political Leader Amid Peace Talks With U.S.

A co-founder of the Afghan Taliban who was released from detention by Pakistan last year has been appointed as the leader of the militant group’s political office in Qatar.

Ukraine Sentences Ex-President Yanukovych In Absentia To 13 Years In Prison

A Ukrainian court has found former President Viktor Yanukovych guilty of high treason and sentenced him in absentia to 13 years in prison over attempts to quash a 2014 pro-Western uprising.

U.S. Official Accuses Russia Of Stonewalling On Missile Treaty Demands

Russia is unlikely to meet U.S. demands for more verification on a missile system Washington says has violated a key Cold War treaty, the lead U.S. negotiator on arms control issues said.

EU Reacts Cautiously To Venezuela Crisis

Peace Talks With U.S. Enter Fourth Day, Taliban Says

Erdogan Calls Maduro To Voice Support, Condemn Recognition of Rival

Russia Confirms ‘Private Security Companies’ Operating Amid Unrest In Sudan

The Russian Foreign Ministry says private Russian companies are training the army in Sudan, confirming their presence in the African country being shaken by mass street demonstrations by opposition forces.

Trump Backs Venezuela Opposition Leader, Angering Russia

Bulgaria Withdraws Citizenship Of Russian Tycoon Amid EU Criticism

Bulgaria has revoked the Bulgarian citizenship of a Russian millionaire amid EU criticism of a scheme known as the "golden passport."

Lunchless Russian Schoolchildren Fainting From Hunger, Ombudsman Says

A regional Russian ombudsman says a growing number of children have been fainting from hunger at school, suggesting that they cannot afford to buy lunch.