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.
Violence Between Turkish Military and Kurdish Militants Continues
Turkish fighter jets carried out more airstrikes against Kurdish militants Tuesday morning.
British Defense Chief Says More Syria Strikes Possible
Britain said Tuesday it would consider more airstrikes against militants in Syria if they meant stopping likely terror attacks against British interests.
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.
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.
Countries Compete for Oil in the Arctic
Russia, the United States and other countries are hurrying to control Earth’s northernmost territory: the Arctic.
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.
China Says Military will be Reduced at Anniversary Parade
China’s President Xi Jinping has announced military cuts at a parade marking​ the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War Two.
Thirteen Million Children out of School in Middle East, N. Africa
The United Nations says conflict in the Middle East and North Africa are keeping more than 13 million children in nine countries from attending school.
Guatemala’s President Resigns
Guatemalan president Otto Perez Molina has resigned after being connected to a corruption case.