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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Mediators say South Sudan’s warring parties have failed to reach a final deal following days of negotiations in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said in a statement Friday that he regretted “the talks did not produce the necessary breakthrough.” South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and …

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina – Bosnia’s defense ministry says the country will donate small arms ammunition to Iraq to help the fight against Islamic State militants. The ministry said Tuesday the donation of about 500 tons of ammunition was approved after Bosnia was urged by the U.S. to join the international coalition …

BUCHAREST, Romania – Six ships have arrived in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta to take part in NATO sea exercises this weekend. The three-day training called SNMG-2 will be led by Rear Admiral Brad Williamson of the U.S. Navy, NATO said in a statement Friday. Participating ships include …