Clashes between Libyan troops and militants in the eastern city of Benghazi Nov. 25 killed at least three people and wounded a dozen more during a military operation, security and medical officials said. The army ordered residents to stay off the city streets.

The EU on Monday sharply criticized Russian pressure on Ukraine to drop a landmark cooperation accord with the bloc, due to have been signed this week, and said the deal was still “on the table.”

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called for resumption of dialogue between Pakistan and India, while addressing an international literary and cultural conference. Pakistan enjoys cordial relations with its neighbours including China‚ Iran