Vitaly Churkin, Russia's Longstanding UN Ambassador, Dies Suddenly

Russia's ambassador to United Nations -- Vitaly Churkin -- dies suddenly in New York, US vice-president Mike Pence reaffirms America's support for European Union and NATO, Iraqi government forces continue offensive against Islamic State militants in Mosul,

(Photo: File picture of Russia's UN Ambassador, Vitaly Churkin, addressing Security Council. Credit: AP)