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Kerry To Travel To Sri Lanka, Kenya And Djibouti

Ties between Washington and Sri Lanka's capital of Colombo had become strained under Rajapaksa, who had sought closer ties with Beijing and allowed Chinese submarines to dock in Sri Lanka.

Exclusive: Time Warner Cable Open To Merger Talks With Charter - Sources

Time Warner Cable also is open to deals with companies other than Charter.

Kerry Says Iran, World Powers Closer Than Ever To Historic Nuclear Deal

"If finalized and implemented, (an agreement) will close off all of Iran's possible pathways to the nuclear material required for a nuclear weapon."

Islamic State Kills 5 Journalists Working For Libyan TV Station: Army Official

The reporters -- four Libyans and one Egyptian -- had been working for Barqa TV.

US, Japan Unveil New Defense Guidelines For Global Japanese Role

The guidelines are part of Abe's wider signal that Japan is ready to take more responsibility for its security as China modernizes its military and flexes its muscles in Asia.

Deutsche Bank Pledges Overhaul, Shares Slide

Germany's largest bank is under pressure from investors to follow rivals such as UBS and Credit Suisse by culling unprofitable operations.

UK's Biggest Banks Face Further $29B Misconduct Bill: S&P

S&P said it believed the affected banks had sufficient capital buffers to cope with the charges.

World Shares Hit New High But Europe Rally Fades On Greece

Chinese stocks led Asian equities to seven-year highs on expectations of more stimulus from Beijing.

Government Would Oppose Any Takeover Of BP: FT

The message follows Royal Dutch Shell's $70 billion offer to acquire rival producer BG.

Pakistan Military's Move On Karachi Seen Part Of 'Creeping Coup'

The military's crackdown in Karachi started late in 2013, when the murder rate soared in the port city.

Malaysia Says It Foiled Suspected Terrorist Plot

The male suspects, aged 17 to 41, were arrested on Saturday and Sunday in suburbs near Kuala Lumpur.

German Chancellor, Greek PM Agree To Stay In Touch To Reach Debt Deal

Shut out of international markets and locked in talks with its EU and IMF creditors over its proposed reform-for-cash deal, Greece risks running out of cash within weeks.

Oklahoma Lethal Injection Drug Faces US Supreme Court Test

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on whether a drug used in Oklahoma's lethal injection mix should be banned.

Syrian Jets Pound Insurgent-Held Town: Monitor

Syrian state television said the military had ambushed some militants close to Jisr al-Shughour.

If Greece Falls, No One Wants Their Prints On The Murder Weapon

The game of chicken between Greece and its international creditors is turning into a vicious blame game as Athens lurches closer to bankruptcy.

Nepal's Hospitals Swamped As Quake Toll Passes 2,400, Thousands Injured

Sick and wounded people were being moved onto dusty roads in Nepal as overwhelmed doctors moved hundreds of patients out of offices.

Fighting Escalates Across Yemen, First Airstrikes On Capital Sanaa

The bombings were the first on Sanaa since a Saudi-led coalition said last week it was scaling back a campaign against Houthi militias.

Boko Haram Seize Lake Chad Island In Niger, 'Many' Soldiers Killed

Hundreds of armed Boko Haram fighters aboard motorized canoes attacked the island and killed "many" soldiers from Niger's army.

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Central Banks Will Be Busy This Week, But Their Ability To Boost Global Business Is In Doubt

Recent easing -- and the halving of crude-oil prices, supposedly a windfall for consumers -- have not changed the global outlook all that much.

South Africa Xenophobia: Government Committed To Relations With Nigeria After Diplomats Recalled

After attacks on immigrants in South Africa, the country's department of international relations said it's committed to good relations with Nigeria.

Somalia's Al Shabaab Kills Three Officials, Former Lawmaker In Mogadishu

Two city council officials, a former parliamentarian and a senior prison officer were killed by the al Qaeda-allied group.

Syrian TV Says Insurgents Killed Civilians After Capturing Town

Civilians have been slaughtered since rebel groups took Jisr al-Shughour, Syrian television said.

Kazakh Leader Sails To Re-Election With 'Stability' Mantra

Nursultan Nazarbayev was set to renew his 26-year grip on power on Sunday, offering social stability in return for what rights groups call a suppression of opposition.

Afghan Province Sees Second Police Chief Killed In Six Weeks

The acting police chief of southern Afghan province was shot and killed by a fellow officer, about a month after his predecessor was also assassinated.

Saudi-Led Air Strikes Hit Yemeni Capital, Ships Shell Aden: Residents

At least five air strikes hit military sites and an area near the presidential palace compound in the Yemeni capital Sanaa at dawn on Sunday.

Philippines Urges Southeast Asia To Rally To Halt China Reclamation In Disputed Waters

The Philippines on Sunday called on neighboring Southeast Asian nations to push for an immediate halt to China's reclamation in the disputed South China Sea.