
U.S. issues global travel alert, cites al Qaeda threat
The United States issued a worldwide travel alert on Friday warning Americans that al Qaeda may be planning attacks in August, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
IMF chief urges better global policy coordination, tailored reforms
After the outbreak of the financial crisis, there is "really intensive" global cooperation in policy making between 2008 and 2009, but after the crisis abated and global economy embarked on recovery, the degree of urgency calling for cooperation has diminished, Lagarde told reporters.
US Senate adopts resolution on East Sea disputes
The resolution urges countries contesting ownership of parts of the two sea areas to create and approve a code of conduct to avoid conflicts.
Spanish train driver found on phone at time of derailment
Francisco Jose Garzon Amo, the train driver, received a call on his work phone in the cabin, not his personal cellphone, from the rail company Renfe to discuss the route he needed to follow when the crash happened, the Galician Superior Court of Justice said in a statement.
Over 100 children rescued in FBI sex trafficking raids
"Child prostitution remains a persistent threat to children across America, " said Ron Hosko, assistant director of the FBI's criminal investigative division. "This operation serves as a reminder that these abhorrent crimes can happen anywhere and that the FBI remains committed to stopping this cycle of victimization and holding the criminals who profit from this exploitation accountable."
Japan wants to cement ties with ASEAN
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has affirmed that he intends to promote strategic diplomacy in the region, specifically to reinforce cooperation and economic partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
ASEAN commission meets to end violence against women and children
The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) held its 7th meeting in Kuala Lumpur from July 22-24 with the participation of ASEAN Member States (AMS).
Venezuela to erect first standing statue of late President Hugo Chavez
It is reported that the statue, 2.2 meters high and weighing about 330 kg, is a bronze depiction showing Chavez in military fatigues, beret, and presidential sash, his right hand on his chest and his left hand raised.
Cuba announces new anticancer drug
The drug penetrates the nucleus membrane of the malign cell and necrotizes it, this effect is different from any other cytostatics, which not only intoxicates the cell and kills it, but also affect healthy cells, the daily reported, citing Labiofam laboratories director Jose Antonio Fraga.
Myanmar’s President U Thein Sein.
Myanmar’s President U Thein Sein is making a visit to the UK, the first by a Myanmar head of state to the UK over the past 25 years.