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.
Salmonella Turned Into Cancer Killing Super Bug
Not many people consider a bacterium that makes millions of people sick … a friend.
NASA Working Toward Mission to Mars
The head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, said that the space agency is on track to land people on Mars in the 2030s.
More Republicans Join 2016 Presidential Race
This week, three more Americans joined the ever-growing “Republican-running-for-president” club.