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US to Impose Stricter Screening for Electronics Larger than Cellphones

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is boosting security measures by requiring any carry-on electronics larger than a cellphone to be screened separately at U.S. airports.

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US to Impose Stricter Screening for Electronics Larger than Cellphones

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is boosting security measures by requiring any carry-on electronics larger than a cellphone to be screened separately at U.S. airports.

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UN Warns Peace at Risk in Central African Republic

A new bout of violence in the Central African Republic, where two Moroccan peacekeepers were killed Tuesday, risks derailing years of efforts to restore a fragile stability, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

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Burundi: UN envoy reiterates inclusive dialogue, regional support to political process

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Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, addresses the Security Council on the situation in Burundi.

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Spain Continues Food Assistance To Western Sahara Refugees In Algeria

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution from the Government of Spain that will be used to provide crucial food assistance to vulnerable refugees from Western Sahara residing in camps in Algeria.

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Death Toll Rises to 17 in Mumbai Building Collapse

Seventeen people are now confirmed dead in Tuesday's collapse of a multi-story residential building in Mumbai, India.

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Joint statement following the EU-Egypt Association Council

Joint statement by Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt following the 7th session of the EU-Egypt Association Council

After seven years since the Sixth session of the Association Council (AC) of the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt, the seventh session took place in Brussels on 25 July 2017. Both sides took this decision in recognition of the great importance of their partnership in addressing their political, economic social, security and cultural interests and in confronting their common challenges in the region.

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European Union Vows More Help for Italy in Migrant Crisis

The European Commission has pledged another $116 million to Italy to help its government manage the Mediterranean migration crisis.

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Federal alien-smuggling charge filed in San Antonio against driver of tractor-trailer when 10 died after smuggling trip

A tractor-trailer driver was charged Monday with one count of transporting illegal aliens, after 10 aliens died when they were smuggled in his truck on Sunday.

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WFP Welcomes Contribution From Italy For Emergency Food Assistance In Libya

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €1 million (US$1.16 million) from the Government of Italy that will provide food assistance to tens of thousands of Libyans affected by the ongoing conflict since 2011.