Violence erupted in front of the Ukrainian parliament after a protester threw a grenade at National Guard servicemen and policemen who stood guard outside the building. The explosion killed one person and injured hundreds of policemen.
Fourth seed Kei Nishikori, the 2014 US Open finalist, lost to Benoit Paire in five sets in the first round. He joins seventh seed Ana Ivanovic, who also lost on Monday morning. American Mardy Fish advanced to the second round, which delays his retirement for at least one more match.
Legendary New York Islanders coach Al Arbour, 82, passed away on Friday. He took a team and accomplished something never done by an American team, even by the Rangers, their big brother across town.
Maria Sharapova pulled out of the 2015 U.S. Open due to a right leg injury. She has not played in any tournaments, including Toronto and Cincinnati, since Wimbledon in July.
Estonia announced plans to build a fence on their border with Russia for extra protection. In the past year, the former Soviet republic often voiced fears they might be Russia’s next target after the Kremlin targeted Ukraine.
The rate of child-marriage in Islamic Bangladesh is accelerating, even though the primitive and damaging practice is technically illegal.
A poll from the Public Opinion Foundation found Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating is slightly down, but still “extremely high” despite a failing Russian economy.
Experts believe a war between NATO and Russia almost broke out 66 times in the past year as tensions continue to escalate after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. Russian diplomats only made matters worse with threats against former Soviet Union republics and current NATO members.
The Turkish government quickly denied a report that stated authorities provided information to al-Qaeda group Nusra Front about U.S.-trained Syrian fighters. The al-Qaeda members kidnapped the fighters as soon as they crossed into Syria.
Ethiopia established its own space program with two enormous telescopes on top of Mount Entoto, which reaches 10,500 feet high. It is the first such program in East Africa, but Ethiopia is one of the world’s poorest countries.
At Ukrainian Policy, Russian expert Paul Globe noted a Russian newspaper claimed thousands of Russian soldiers perished in east Ukraine.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu told Reuters the government and the U.S. agreed on a “comprehensive” air operations against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) on the border of Syria. However, U.S. officials denied any agreement took place.
Citizens in Mosul, Iraq, told outside media the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS) threw nine alleged homosexuals off a roof Sunday. The news comes after the UN Security Council met about ISIS’ violence against LGBT people and determined the group has executed 30 homosexuals in the past year.
Protesters in Beirut postponed a demonstration against the Lebanese government after clashes turned violent over the weekend. The violence injured dozens of people, including police officers.
Russia and China began their Joint Sea 2015 II exercises in the Sea of Japan with 22 vessels, 20 aircraft, and 40 armored vehicles. The exercises occur just off the coast of Vladivostok
American sprinter Justin Gatlin defended his mother in front of the world when he witnessed a spectator pestering her.
Roy Jones, Jr., once the best boxer in the world, officially applied for a Russian passport. He discussed Russian citizenship over a cup of tea with President Vladimir Putin in Crimea.
AFP reports the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) “mafia” made around $11 million a month in Nineveh province in Iraq through extortion and bribery.
Saudi Arabia faces another surge in the MERS coronavirus infections as citizens ready for the Hajj pilgrimage.
Infamous Russian biker gang the Night Wolves will recreate World War II as a bike show in Crimea, Ukraine on Friday night. Russia invaded and recolonized Crimea in 2014.
The U.S. is expressing concern over alleged plans by Russia to sell Iran a missile defense system.
A Sudanese court sentenced a 19-year-old woman to 20 lashes and a fine for her alleged inappropriate outfit at church and court.
Over 242 people left portions of Hakkari province due to intense fighting between the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and Turkish forces.
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared an autonomous region in the Dersim province on Tuesday. The PKK is a Marxist-Lenin group and noted as a terrorist organization by the U.S., EU, and NATO.
Zimbabwe prosecutors have charged farmer Honest Ndlovu for allowing American dentist Walter James Palmer to illegally hunt Cecil the lion on his land.
