Boston Marathon Bomber Apologizes
Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apologized in court Wednesday for his deadly attack on the 2013 Boston Marathon.
WHO Warns Against Unnecessary Caesarean Sections
The World Health Organization says the use of surgical childbirth is growing worldwide.
UN opens office in S. Korea to document human rights abuses in theNorth
The United Nations officially opened a new office in Seoul Tuesday to document human rights abuses in North Korea.
Senate vote renews Obama’s trade policy
The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to once again advance legislation permitting the approval of two trade agreements involving the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Kurdish Fighters Seize Syrian Town Held by IS
Kurdish-led forces in Syria have captured a town once held by the Islamic State group.
US to Position Military Equipment in Seven European Countries
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday the U.S. will position about 250 tanks and other equipment in eastern and central Europe.
Taliban Gunmen Attack Afghan Parliament
Heavily armed Taliban militants attacked Afghanistan’s parliament building Monday as lawmakers met inside.
European Union Extends Economic Actions Against Russia
European Union foreign ministers officially agreed Monday to extend economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months.
US: No Desire for Conflict with Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Monday that economic sanctions are having an effect in answering Russian “aggression” in Ukraine.
Historic US Church Reopens After Mass Shooting
A historic church in South Carolina reopened on Sunday for its first religious service since a white gunman attacked a Bible study group last week.