Iraq Announces Plan to Recapture Western Anbar Province
Iraqi officials have announced the start of an offensive to recapture the western province of Anbar from Islamic State fighters.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations Continue
High-level officials are still meeting on the last day planned for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
Greece, Europe Reach New Debt Agreement
The European Union has agreed to provide tens of billions of dollars in new loans to Greece.
It’s Gone: South Carolina Removes Confederate Flag
An honor guard from the South Carolina Highway Patrol has removed the Confederate battle flag from the state Capitol grounds. An honor guard from the South Carolina Highway Patrol has removed the Confederate battle flag from the state Capitol grounds.
New York Helping Small Distilleries
The United States has a long history of making whiskey — a kind of alcohol.
US, UAE Launch Sawab Center to Counter IS Message
The United States and United Arab Emirates launched a joint effort Wednesday to counter the Islamic State militants on social media.
Egypt’s New Anti-Terror Law Raising Concerns
Egyptian journalists are criticizing the country’s new anti-terrorism legislation.
India’s Selfie Campaign Boosts Fathers, Daughters
Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign on social media.
Technical Issue Halts Trading on the New York Stock Exchange
Trading stopped on the New York Stock Exchange for four hours Wednesday.
Greece Offers New Bailout Deal
Greece asked its European neighbors for a new three-year bailout Wednesday.