French lawmakers approves gov't extension of state of emergency

French parliament on Thursday extended the country's state of emergency to Nov. 1 to cope with high terror risks.

Venezuela again delays eliminating 100-bolivar notes

The government of Venezuela said Friday that the 100-bolivar banknote, which was due to go out of circulation in December, will now stay valid for one more month due to delays in the production of new bills.

Iran election: Hassan Rouhani takes strong lead

Iran's reformist President Hassan Rouhani appeared to have a strong lead on Saturday as results poured in from a crucial election that could significantly influence the country's future.

Iran's Authorities Likely to Extend Polling Stations' Working Hours

According to the Tasnim news agency, the turnout is higher than it was during the election four years ago.

Iran condemns extension of EU sanctions over rights issues

Iranian foreign ministry on Wednesday slammed a recent extension of anti-Iran sanctions by the European Union (EU) as a "politically-motivated" move, Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday.

Airstrikes begin as ceasefire expires in Yemen

Airstrikes began anew in Yemen shortly after a 72-hour ceasefire expired. No casualties have been reported so far from the bombings, which rocked the rebel-held capital of Sanaa.

Colombia extends ceasefire with FARC through end of December

In the wake of Colombian voters rejection of a peace deal between their government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, President Juan Manuel Santos extended a ceasefire with the rebel group as a new deal is worked out.

Yemen peace talks extended for a week: Kuwait

The UN-brokered Yemen peace talks have been extended for one week following a request by the UN special envoy, the foreign ministry of host nation Kuwait said on Saturday.

EU "sanctions reflex" from US : Greece has opposed the automatic extension of anti-Russian sanctions

Athens has opposed the automatic extension of sanctions against Russia. All EU countries have to submit arguments “for” and “against” this decision. In an interview with RIA Novosti said Deputy foreign Minister of Greece Nikos Xidakis.

Iran's election concludes after 5 deadline extensions. The final results for the two elections are expected to be announced in a week.

Polling in Iran's first post-sanctions parliamentary elections concluded on Friday after five voting extensions due to high public turnout.

Paris climate change talks to run past deadline as ministers seek deal

Negotiators at the United Nations climate change summit in Paris worked through the night in an effort to reach a deal.

Syrian Army to Maintain Ceasefire in Zabadani Despite Provocations

Syrian army troops, national militia, and fighters of the Lebanese movement Hezbollah will continue to maintain the ceasefire in the town of Zabadani, northwest of Damascus, and will not respond to the militants' provocations.

Truce collapses with halted talks in 2 Syrian flashpoints

A truce in two northwestern Shiite towns and a rebel-held area west of the capital Damascus collapsed Saturday as a result of halted negotiations, a monitor group reported.

Iran, six world powers reach historic nuclear deal

Diplomats said Tuesday that a landmark agreement had been reached on Iran’s programme in Vienna, with a final plenary session set for 10:30am local time to be followed by an announcement to the press.

Iranian nuclear talks extended till Monday

Iran and world major powers on Friday extended the deadline of the ongoing Iranian nuclear for the third time till Monday, giving more time for negotiators to agree on a deal.

Greeks Flock to ATMs After PM's Call for Bailout Referendum

Greece's prime minister call for a referendum on the outcome of bailout talks with international creditors led anxious Greeks to queue outside banks to withdraw cash from ATMs.

Russia likely to extend counter sanctions against EU

Moscow is expected to extend its retaliatory measures against the EU and lifting the 28-member bloc’s sanctions "will yield little to the country," a senior Russian lawmaker, first deputy chairman of the lower house’s foreign affairs committee said on Monday.

Coalition airstrikes resume in Yemen

Coalition airstrikes resumed against Houthi militia positions in Yemen’s main southern city Aden after a five-day ceasefire expired late Sunday, army officials said.

World powers, Iran announce framework for nuke deal

After marathon negotiations, the United States, Iran and five other world powers announced a deal Thursday outlining limits on Iran's nuclear program so it cannot lead to atomic weapons, directing negotiators toward a comprehensive agreement within three months.

Iran nuke talks deadline to stretch to June 30 (report)

A joint statement to be issued at talks on Iran’s nuclear program will say enough progress has been reached to continue the negotiations until a final deadline of June 30, according to a text seen by Reuters.