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.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistani PM Voices Strong Support for Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Kabul Tuesday, along with the Pakistani army chief, General Raheel Sharif.
Kerry Has ‘Frank’ Talks With Putin, Lavrov
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he had “frank” — or direct — discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday in the city of Sochi.
Philippines, Japan Hold Military Drills in South China Sea
The Philippines and Japan have held their first-ever bilateral naval training.
Calls to Protect Nepalese Girls, Women from Human Traffickers
International organizations and non-governmental groups are worried about the safety of girls and women in Nepal.
Yemen Cease-Fire Begins Late Tuesday
A five-day cease-fire began Tuesday between a coalition of Arab countries and Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Saudi King to Skip US-Gulf Meeting
The leader of Saudi Arabia will not take part in talks with U.S. and other Arab officials this week.