Two-state solution to Middle East conflict in serious jeopardy – John Kerry
Kerry said Israel "will never have true peace" if it doesn’t reach an accord based on Israelis and Palestinians living in their own states.
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Al-Qaeda-linked militants release journalist captured in Syria
Islamic militants released US journalist Peter Theo Curtis on Sunday, less than a week after grisly footage emerged of the execution of James Foley.
Operation to rescue beheaded journalist failed: US
The United States has revealed a military attempt to rescue slain journalist James Foley from terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
African leaders call for stronger ties with US
African leaders at a business forum say they are optimistic about becoming full partners in a relationship with the US worth an estimated $85-billion.
US says Muslim Brotherhood poses no threat to Egypt
US Secretary of State John Kerry will press Egypt President President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi over a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.
Economist accuses IMF leadership of being ‘tainted’
A veteran economist at the IMF has accused the global lender of suppressing information on difficulties in dealing with the global financial meltdown.
African bank commits to helping Malawi economy
African Development Bank president Donald Kaberuka has pledged to provide Malawi with $45-million in order to resuscitate the ailing economy.
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Brics mull bid for top World Bank job
The world’s major emerging economies on Saturday rejected the tradition that an American is automatically selected to head the World Bank.
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Europe hastens to build up debt crisis defences
European policymakers are quickening their preparations to cope with an escalation of the region’s debt crisis.
Gordhan: Brics to consider euro bonds plan
A meeting of emerging economies will consider a Brazilian proposal to buy European bonds to help crisis-hit eurozone countries, Pravin Gordhan says.