Taliban Appoint New Leader
The Taliban appointed religious council chief Maulavi Haibatullah as their new leader following the death of their former head in a U.S. drone strike last week.
Islamic State Under Attack in Syria and Iraq
Local forces are hitting strongholds of the extremist group, which has lost territory in both countries in recent months.
Greek Deal Doesn’t End Debt Saga
A truce between Greece’s creditors averts an immediate panic over Greek bankruptcy this summer, yet as officials and onlookers digested the deal, it became apparent that less was agreed than meets the eye.
Modi Defends Efforts to Shake Up Economy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took on critics who accuse him of failing to pursue “big bang” measures to revamp his economy, saying he has set a path for accelerated growth that India’s states now need to help navigate.
Israel’s Netanyahu Reaches Deal to Expand Ruling Coalition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expanded his ruling coalition, appointing lawmaker Avigdor Lieberman to the powerful position of defense minister.
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Brent Crude Rises Above $50 a Barrel
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Energy Shares Boosted by Oil’s Rise
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