Mixed Economic Results for June in China
China says its imports and exports were 6.9 percent lower in the first half of 2015, compared to the first six months of last year.
Pope Francis Returns to Rome After South America Trip
Pope Francis returned to Rome from Paraguay on Sunday.
Are Baboons Democratic?
A team of scientists has found a surprise element to the social structure of baboons: democracy.
New York Helping Small Distilleries
The United States has a long history of making whiskey — a kind of alcohol.
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.
Egypt’s New Anti-Terror Law Raising Concerns
Egyptian journalists are criticizing the country’s new anti-terrorism legislation.
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.
US, Iran leaders meet in Vienna
American and Iranian officials met for three hours Wednesday in Vienna, Austria, to try to reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
Greece Offers New Bailout Deal
Greece asked its European neighbors for a new three-year bailout Wednesday.
Technical Issue Halts Trading on the New York Stock Exchange
Trading stopped on the New York Stock Exchange for four hours Wednesday.