Deputy defense minister predicts eventual liberation of 'all Ukrainian land' as Kyiv steps up operations against invading Russian forces

German air force chief says he first proposed exercise, which includes 10,000 personnel and 250 aircraft, five years ago in light of Russian annexation of Crimea

Former US president calls prosecutors 'thugs and degenerates,' says criminal charges amount to political persecution, believes he won't be convicted

Local media says car-ramming attack occurred during memorial for Kian Pirfalak, who was killed in shooting during demonstrations last year

Era of slimming nuclear stockpiles is ending, Swedish think tank says, with China, Russia, India and Pakistan all deploying more bombs; Israel said to keep inventory unchanged

Washington expected to pay about $500m in back dues and run for a seat on UNESCO executive board in upcoming November vote, as it looks to counter China influence

Spokesperson says ex-first minister is cooperating with police investigation of use of 600,000 pounds ($754,000) intended for Scottish independence campaign

Kingdom accused men of killing officer in Riyadh, then setting fire to vehicle with body inside; authorities have executed 52 people since start of year

Eisenkot says jihadist group suffered hundreds of losses as a result of IDF strikes, in apparent reference to campaign in Egypt's Sinai Desert

Officials say Oleksii Reznikov has been trying to arrange call with Yoav Gallant since current government assumed office; Defense Ministry says no official request made