North and South Korea Agree to Permit Family Reunions
North and South Korea have agreed to restart a program to permit the reunion of families separated by the Korean War.
Aung San Suu Kyi Urges International Observation of Myanmar Vote
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is calling for international representatives to closely watch her country’s general elections in November.
China Debates Egg-Freezing Ban for Single Women
China is among those governments that have banned single women from freezing their eggs for future use.
US Labor Day Arrives Five Months Late
September 7 is Labor Day in the U.S., a national holiday that began more than 100 years ago to honor low-paid factory workers.
Countries Compete for Oil in the Arctic
Russia, the United States and other countries are hurrying to control Earth’s northernmost territory: the Arctic.
Head Lice Growing Resistant to Existing Treatments
In the United States, many children are returning to school after a nearly three-month summer break from classes.
In Hungary, Migrants Seeking to Go West Clash with Police
Migrants in Hungary who are trying to reach Western Europe are refusing to leave a train.
Talks Between South Korea, China and Japan Announced
South Korea, China and Japan have announced joint talks in October or November in an effort to reduce tensions between the nations.
Iranian Leader says Parliament Should Decide Nuclear Deal
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has express support for a vote in Iran’s parliament on the nuclear deal Iran agreed to with six world powers.
Guatemala’s President Resigns
Guatemalan president Otto Perez Molina has resigned after being connected to a corruption case.