VOA: US Cites Slow Progress on Nuclear Security, More Work Remains
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Barack Obama says that in the wake of attacks in Brussels and elsewhere, there is "not only great urgency around the nuclear issue, but eliminating generally the scourge of terrorism."
The president will speak Friday at the end of the second and final day of the Nuclear Security Summit. He is expected to highlight the Iran nuclear deal as an example of progress toward denuclearization.
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MIDDLE EAST
US, Russia deny report of deal to give Syria's Assad refuge in another country.
Assad says ‘Erdogan's army of terrorists’ fighting in Syria.
US 'appalled' by deadly air strikes in Damascus suburb.
Kurds set to ‘liberate’ Raqqa, keep Islamic State fighters who fled Palmyra to Turkey from arriving.
Iraqi special forces lead march on ISIL-controlled Heet.
Turkish warplanes hit targets in northern Iraq: military.
Car bomb kills police in Turkey's Diyarbakir.
Turkish president threatens to sue those who insult him.
No murder charge for Israeli soldier in shooting death.
ASIA
Obama, Xi Jinping and allies agree on North Korea. North Korea nuclear tests: US and China to co-operate.
Exclusive: North Korea to pursue nuclear and missile programs - envoy.
Report: North Korea fires projectile into sea.
China says no need to 'gesticulate' over South China Sea plans.
US: No, China, we won't recognize these red lines you've drawn all over the South China Sea.
Myanmar's ruling party, military clash over Suu Kyi role.
President Ghani calls for Afghans to remain in country.
At least 20 dead after bridge collapses in India.
China tax on overseas purchases set to kick in.
Human rights groups critical of Thailand's new military powers.
AFRICA
Key official says South Sudan unity government within reach.
Moise Katumbi challenges Congo President Joseph Kabila to step down.
Libya's new UN-backed government issues warning.
Libya: EU sanctions hit three politicians opposed to new government.
Nigeria's Buhari asks US for help in returning stolen assets.
'Sickening' sex abuse alleged in CAR by UN peacekeepers.
Liberia records new Ebola death, months after end of its outbreak.
Jacob Zuma breached constitution over home upgrades, South African court rules. South Africa's opposition says will take necessary action to remove Zuma.
EUROPE
Europe prepares to deport migrants.
Brussels attacks: Police strike halts Brussels airport reopening.
European intel sharing ‘getting better’ with US push.
CIA-trained Ukrainian spy arrested in Russia.
Crimea to end electricity supplies from Ukraine.
Hundreds of thousands protest at French labor reforms.
Italy's Renzi under pressure over influence peddling scandal.
UN court acquits Serb nationalist Seselj; Croatia shocked.
France: Exodus of 10,000 millionaires amid rising Muslim tensions.
AMERICAS
Brazilian officials resign in new blow to Dilma Roussef government.
Government supporters take to streets in Brazil to back Rousseff.
Argentina lawmakers win approval for debt deal.
Low water levels mean lights may go out in Caracas.
Mexico's defense chief: 'We have committed errors' in the war on drugs.
El Salvador seeks to block prison cell phones to beat crime crisis.
Royal rejection: naturalised Canadians recant oath of allegiance to Queen.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State urges attacks on German chancellery, Bonn airport: SITE group.
At least FIFTY ISIS supporters are working as baggage handlers, cleaners and catering staff at Brussels airport, claim police.
Islamic State is on the brink of using NUCLEAR WEAPONS, chilling report warns.
ISIS sympathizer found guilty of planning attack against U.S. military in U.K..
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil falls back under $40 a barrel on Saudi output doubt.
Saudi Arabia plans $2 trillion megafund for post-oil era: Deputy crown Prince.
Walmart’s first-ever revenue drop: end of an era?.
Soccer legend Pele sues Samsung over ad featuring lookalike.
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