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UN chief names Kaag as new Lebanon coordinator

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The official who led the international effort to rid Syria of its chemical weapons has been named the new United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced Sigrid Kaag's appointment in a statement Monday. Kaag,...

Turkey, Russia agree to differ on Syria

Turkey and Russia on Monday agreed to work together to combat Islamic State (IS) jihadists in Syria, despite acknowledging their differences over the conflict. "We have a common stance (with Russia) over the DAISH terrorist organisation there," Turkish President Recep Tayyip...