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Palestinian killed in latest stabbing attack in West Bank

Palestinian killed in latest stabbing attack in West Bank

The Israeli military shot and killed a Palestinian who allegedly stabbed a soldier in the West Bank on Thursday in the latest incident of violence gripping the region.

PNA accuses Israel of committing "organized terrorism" toward Palestinians

The Palestinian National Authority's (PNA) on Thursday accused the Israeli government of committing "organized terrorism" against Palestinians.

Australia not to join U.S. operation in South China Sea: FM

Australia has not been asked to join the United States in sailing warships near Chinese islands in the South China Sea and Australia has no plan to go beyond what it is doing there now, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Thursday.

•	Russian President Putin says anti-terror task in Syria remains current priority
•	U.S. House passes two-year budget deal
•	Human rights situation in Palestinian territories worst since 1948: Abbas
•	Spotlight: As Russia pushes political process in Syria, Western cooperation needed
•	News Analysis: U.S. Republican candidate Ben Carson surges ahead on nice-guy image

IMF urges economic policies to boost growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for prudent economic policies to help boost growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

11 dead, over 40 missing as refugee boats sink in Aegean

About four boats carrying refugees from Turkey to Greece sank in the past few hours, leaving at least 11 people dead and more than 40 others missing, Greek authorities said.

Witness testifying in Yingluck's rice-scheme case to start in mid-Jan.

Thailand's Supreme Court on Thursday decided to arrange 21 hearings for prosecution and defense witnesses to testify in the trial of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over her government's rice-pledging scheme.

Asia & Pacific >>

•	New Zealand PM welcomes EU commitment to FTA talks

•	Feature: Young Chinese volunteer teacher helps deepen China-Vietnam relations

•	Expanding scandal raises concerns over architecture safety in Japan

•	Interview: Security status for forthcoming general election good: Myanmar election official

•	39 university students arrested in Sri Lanka for clashing with police

•	Key players gather in Vienna seeking political solution for ending crisis in Syria

•	Iran participates talks with key players to seek solution for ending crisis in Syria

•	Thousands of displaced people near Baghdad affected by floods: UN relief wing

•	Rocket barrage hits Iranian exiles at camp near Baghdad airport

•	Violence continues between Israel, Palestinians

•	Lego expands factories to meet increasing demand

•	Koala overpopulation in Australia forces local gov't to start cull, relocation

•	More die from selfies than shark attacks: report

•	Dutch police arrest man who locks himself up in toilet in train

•	An electrocuted migrant dies in Channel Tunnel: reports

•	Maduro to sue U.S. gov't over "illegal" decree against Venezuela

•	Colombian govt, rebels agree to move up ceasefire to mid-December

•	U.S. jets intercept Russian bombers flying near U.S. aircraft carrier: White House

•	Trump still tops Republican candidates, but Rubio clear winner at 3rd debate

•	Sailing officials confirm Rio 2016 courses

•	Kenyan farmers blame poverty on lack of title deeds

•	UN official ask Africa to change policy, curriculum to end food insecurity

•	World Bank support remittance flows to Somalia

•	Warplanes attack IS strongholds in Libya's Sirte

•	Tanzania ruling party's Jhon Magufuli elected president: electoral body

•	Spotlight: GOP presidential candidate blasts media as arm of Hillary Clinton's campaign

•	Feature: Rains pour flood of misery to Nairobi residents

•	News Analysis: U.S. Republican candidate Ben Carson surges ahead on nice-guy image

•	Feature: Kenyan teachers hit with high interest rates amid salary dispute

•	Feature: Refugees stuck in Greece with no place to go further in Europe

•	Britain's population to reach 70 mln by 2027: ONS says

•	Slovak police, army to patrol border with Hungary

•	Over 6,000 migrants arrive in Slovenia Thursday

•	Refugees to arrive Portugal on November 7 after months-long wait

•	Italy's public railway top official arrested in anti-corruption operation

Organizations >>

•	UN agency pleads for access to Yemeni city of Taiz to avoid humanitarian tragedy

•	Central African Republic to hold presidential, parliamentary elections in December

•	Int'l Telecommunication Union sets up vision on 5G development

•	Israeli-Palestinian violence "closer to catastrophe", warns UN rights chief

•	IS has institutionalized sexual violence: UN special representative

Russian MP calls on West to end sanctions on Syria

Russian MP calls on West to end sanctions on Syria

South Korea and Japan agree on first bilateral talks in over 3 years

South Korea and Japan agree on first bilateral talks in over 3 years

Taliban offer cease-fire to allow aid into damaged areas in Afghanistan

Taliban offer cease-fire to allow aid into damaged areas in Afghanistan

Bilateral cease-fire with FARC could come before Jan. 1

Bilateral cease-fire with FARC could come before Jan. 1

Special Reports >>

Special report: Massive earthquake hits Nepal

Special report: Massive earthquake hits Nepal

Special report: Airbus 320 crashes in southern France

Special report: Airbus 320 crashes in southern France

AirAsia airliner crashes

AirAsia airliner crashes

Yearender 2014

	14th Chinese Opera Festival kicks off in E China

	Criminal trial into Scientology begins in Belgium

	International artists tell plight of wartime women

	Processed meat is carcinogenic: WHO

	Pakistan summons Indian envoy over "threatening phone call"

	Maldives ruling coalition seeks to impeach VP

	118th Canton Fair's 2nd phase held in S China

	Li Na attends WTA Finals press conference in Singapore

	Armed police conduct night exercises

	European leaders agree on tackling refugee flow along Western Balkans route