Pompeo says Russia actively working to undermine North Korea sanctions

WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Russia on Friday of actively working to undermine international sanctions on North Korea and said the enforcement of the steps was essential to convince Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons."Russia has actively attempted to undermine the U.N. Security...

Afghan military helicopter crashes, all five aboard die

KABUL, Sept 15 (Reuters): A helicopter carrying security forces crashed in western Afghanistan, killing all five people on board, including the pilot, officials said on Saturday, but ruled out a militant attack.A wave of assaults by Taliban militants in recent weeks has forced Afghan and foreign forces to make far...