Putin says Ukraine's detention of Russian soldiers is 'perfidy'

Defending liberalism, Merkel sets out as West's standard bearer


BERLIN Chancellor Angela Merkel defended democratic values and multilateral cooperation on Wednesday, in her first major speech since announcing she will seek a fourth term, but insisted Germany "can't solve all problems" in the world.




Islamic State could launch gas attacks beyond Syria: OPCW official


PARIS Islamic State militants returning from Syria could carry out mustard gas attacks after learning how to use the toxic substance in battle zones, a senior official from the global chemical weapons watchdog warned on Wednesday.




Tunisia confirms U.S. drones over Libyan border, monitor Islamic State


TUNIS Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi has said U.S. surveillance drones are flying over the Tunisian-Libyan border to ward of attacks by Islamic State, after lawmakers called on his government to clarify U.S. reports on such a mission.