China Cancels Bon Jovi Performances Over Dalai Lama Statements
China has cancelled Bon Jovi’s first ever planned concerts in China.
US Apple Product Launch
The American company Apple on Wednesday demonstrated its largest-ever tablet computer, the iPad Pro.
US Promises to Accept More Refugees
The United States is promising to accept more refugees fleeing from wars in Syria and other areas.
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.