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‘Warcraft’ US Box Office Is Crushing Expectations Despite Bad Reviews And The Video Game Movie Curse

“Warcraft,” a global movie behemoth — but an underdog at U.S. cinemas — may exceed expectations on the strength of interest from hardcore game fans.

F-35 Fighter News: Denmark Will Buy 27 Joint Strike Fighters

Denmark announced its decision this week after years of plans to modernize its fleet.

Russian Central Bank Cuts Rates, Says Economic Recovery ‘Imminent’

The rate cut comes at a time when the country's economy is now showing signs that the worst is behind it.

Syria Conflict: Besieged Town Of Daraya Bombed After Receiving First Food Aid In Four Years

Barrel bombs were dropped on the Syrian suburb of Daraya after it received its first food aid drop in four years, according to the local council.

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Syria Conflict: US Expresses Disappointment In Russia’s Inaction Over Humanitarian Aid

The U.S. Department of State said Russia has taken no “demonstrable steps” to support efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to besieged towns in the war-torn country.

32 Million Twitter Accounts Including Passwords Being Traded On Dark Web For 10 Bitcoins

A cache of data, including details on over 32 million compromised accounts of the microblogging site, is being sold online for 10 bitcoins, or less than $6,000.

Tel Aviv Shooting: Israel Revokes Ramadan Permits For Palestinians As Netanyahu Vows To Take ‘Necessary Steps’

The decision, announced hours after gunmen killed four people at a crowded market in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, will affect 83,000 Palestinians.

Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Naval Ship In Disputed East China Sea Waters

Japan summoned the Chinese ambassador after a Chinese naval vessel was reported sailing close to contested islands in the East China Sea.

Russia Unveils Passenger Plane It Says Will Rival Boeing, Airbus

Squeezed by Western sanctions over its role in Ukraine, the Russian government is trying to rejuvenate domestic industrial production.

‘Warcraft’ China Box Office: Video Game Epic Probably Won’t Beat ‘Furious 7,’ Despite Presale Record

But the game-inspired film's opening weekend in China is still expected to fall short of the country's all-time box office record.

Euro 2016 Betting Odds: With Record Number Of Bets, Oddsmakers Rooting For France, Against England?

If the Three Lions win the soccer tournament, bookmakers' losses would pale in comparison to those suffered after Leicester City’s Premier League title win.

US Navy Boosts Presence In Mediterranean Ahead Of NATO Summit

The move, ahead of a NATO summit, coincides with NATO military exercises across Eastern Europe and Turkey that may irritate Russia.

Syria’s Assad Vows To Take Back ‘Every Inch’ Of The Country

Syrian President Bashar Assad said he will take back “every inch” of the country from his foes, in the first major address since peace talks broke down.

Russia Deploys Troops Westward As Standoff With NATO Deepens

Meanwhile, the NATO Western military alliance is staging major exercises and increasing deployments on its eastern flank.

Presidential Poll 2016: Russians Want Donald Trump Over Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump, who has been complimentary of Vladimir Putin, is apparently the preferred choice of Russians.

Russia-NATO Crisis: Bloc Holds Anakonda 16 Military Drills Amid Criticism From Moscow

The 10-day military drill aims to examine the Eastern European bloc’s ability to defend its borders in light of Moscow’s increasing assertiveness in the region.

Kerry Hails Mongolia As ‘Oasis Of Democracy’ In Tough Neighborhood

The Obama administration has sought to improve ties with Mongolia, given its location between two increasingly assertive U.S. rivals — China and Russia.

Edward Snowden Had Greater Government Interaction Than Initially Revealed, Investigation Finds

Prior to leaking classified data, the former NSA contractor had a face-to-face session with a government official, a report says.

THAAD In Korean Peninsula: South Korea ‘Undoubtedly Has Intention’ To Install US Missile System

Washington and Seoul are reportedly in talks to install THAAD system in the Korean Peninsula to counter threats from North Korea.

Israel-Palestine Two-State Solution Tough, France Says Post Conference

The prospect of Israelis and Palestinians living side-by-side in peace is gradually fading, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said.

Kuril Islands Update: Russia To Equip Disputed Chain With New Security System

The Kuril Islands, also claimed by Japan, have caused tensions between Moscow and Tokyo.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Slams ‘Big Enemies’ US And UK, Rules Out Cooperation On Regional Issues

“We have many small and big enemies, but foremost among them are America and this very evil Britain,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a televised speech Friday.

UN Security Council To Meet, Discuss Syrian Aid Air Drop

After being denied humanitarian access to besieged areas in the war-torn country, the council will meet Friday to assess possible alternatives.

EU Unity Crumbles As Russia Sanctions Extension Debate Rages

Russian lobbying has exacerbated splits in the European Union over sanctions on Moscow.

German Parliament Votes To Recognize Armenian Genocide Despite Warnings From Turkey

Nearly 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottomans in 1915-1916 — a massacre most historians now term genocide.

UN Council Condemns North Korea Missile Launches, Threatens Action

The statement issued by the council on Wednesday condemned two late-April tests and a failed missile launch by Pyongyang on Tuesday.

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