Rebel Attack on Syrian Air Base Kills 56 Soldiers
Al-Qaida-led rebels killed 56 Syrian government soldiers during an attack on an air base in Idlib province.
Chinese Leader Notes ‘Difficulties’ Facing Economy, But No ‘Hard Landing’
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says his country’s economy is facing “a number of difficulties and downward pressure.”
Heavy Flooding, Rescues as Rain Hits Japan
Heavy rains in central and northern Japan caused major flooding Thursday.
New Report says Sanders Leading Clinton Among Iowa Democrats
A new political survey shows U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is the most popular presidential candidate among likely Democratic Party voters in Iowa.
US Promises to Accept More Refugees
The United States is promising to accept more refugees fleeing from wars in Syria and other areas.
Al-Qaida-Led Rebels Seize Airport from Syrian Forces
Islamist rebels have captured a major airbase from Syrian government forces in the country’s northwest.
Iran: No talks with US outside Nuclear Deal
Iran’s top leader says any future talks with the United States will only involve issues related to the nuclear deal reached with world powers, not other areas.
China Cancels Bon Jovi Performances Over Dalai Lama Statements
China has cancelled Bon Jovi’s first ever planned concerts in China.
US Apple Product Launch
The American company Apple on Wednesday demonstrated its largest-ever tablet computer, the iPad Pro.
EU Migrant Crisis Spills into Greece, Macedonia
Refugees from Syria and other countries in conflict are making their way from Hungary to Germany and other parts of Western Europe.