Google Opens First Asian Campus in Seoul
The American technology company Google recently set up its first campus in Asia.
Homeless Shelter for LGBT Youth Opens in Washington
A shelter for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people is opening in Washington, D.C. It is called Casa Ruby.
Migrant Boat Seen off Thailand Coast
Another stranded boat holding hundreds of migrants has been seen off the coast of Thailand.
Taliban Attack on Kabul Hotel Kills 14
The Taliban said it carried out a deadly attack on a hotel in Kabul Wednesday night.
Obama Discusses Iran Nuclear Deal with Gulf Officials
President Barack Obama has talked with Arab officials about his government’s position on talks about Iran’s nuclear program.
India’s Modi Seeks Closer Ties During China Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday to his family’s hometown of Xi’an.
Free Trade Deal Fails in US Senate Test Vote
A proposed 12-nation Pacific Rim trade deal has failed in its first major test in the United States Congress.
Southeast Asian Nations Refuse Calls to Rescue Migrants
Thousands of Bangladeshis and ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar remain stranded on boats off the coasts of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Amtrak Train was Going Too Fast Before Crash
U.S. transportation officials say the Amtrak passenger train that crashed Tuesday night in Pennsylvania was traveling at more than 160 kilometers per hour.
Obama: US, Saudi Arabia Have ‘Extraordinary Friendship’
U.S. President Barack Obama praised U.S.-Saudi ties Wednesday as he welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks at the White House.