British Defense Chief Says More Syria Strikes Possible
Britain said Tuesday it would consider more airstrikes against militants in Syria if they meant stopping likely terror attacks against British interests.
Violence Between Turkish Military and Kurdish Militants Continues
Turkish fighter jets carried out more airstrikes against Kurdish militants Tuesday morning.
North and South Korea Agree to Permit Family Reunions
North and South Korea have agreed to restart a program to permit the reunion of families separated by the Korean War.
Aung San Suu Kyi Urges International Observation of Myanmar Vote
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is calling for international representatives to closely watch her country’s general elections in November.
China Debates Egg-Freezing Ban for Single Women
China is among those governments that have banned single women from freezing their eggs for future use.
Talks Between South Korea, China and Japan Announced
South Korea, China and Japan have announced joint talks in October or November in an effort to reduce tensions between the nations.
Iranian Leader says Parliament Should Decide Nuclear Deal
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has express support for a vote in Iran’s parliament on the nuclear deal Iran agreed to with six world powers.
Guatemala’s President Resigns
Guatemalan president Otto Perez Molina has resigned after being connected to a corruption case.
Thirteen Million Children out of School in Middle East, N. Africa
The United Nations says conflict in the Middle East and North Africa are keeping more than 13 million children in nine countries from attending school.
China Says Military will be Reduced at Anniversary Parade
China’s President Xi Jinping has announced military cuts at a parade marking the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War Two.