Kerry Welcomes Progress Toward Pacific Nations Trade Deal
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that the 12 nations negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal have made “good progress” towards a final agreement.
Ukraine Grants Citizenship to Two Well-Known Russians
Ukraine has granted citizenship to the daughter of a former Russian prime minister and a well-known journalist.
UN Chief Praises Obama’s Climate Plan
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has praised U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday for his “visionary and bold leadership” in moving forward a plan to cut carbon pollution produced by American power centers.
Kerry Hears Concerns About Iran Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is hearing concerns about the agreement reached with Iran last month to limit its nuclear activities.
Economic Concerns in Greece, China Weigh on Share Prices
The value of stocks on the Athens Stock Exchange dropped sharply Monday after the exchange opened for the first time in five weeks.
Emergency Declared in Four Areas of Myanmar
Officials in Myanmar say 46 people have died in several days of flooding and landslides.
President Obama Releases Rules to Cut Carbon
President Barack Obama is to release new rules on Monday designed to reduce carbon pollution from power centers.
Malaysian Official: Plane Part from Same Kind of Aircraft as MH370
The Malaysian transport minister says a part of a plane found on an island in the Indian Ocean last week is from the same kind of aircraft as the Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared last year.
Folk to Rock: When Dylan Went Electric
Fifty years ago, the well-loved musician Bob Dylan played at the Newport Folk Festival and was widely booed.
US Calls Fight Against Human Trafficking a ‘Must Win’
The United States has promised not to give up its fight against human trafficking.