Al-Qaida-Led Rebels Seize Airport from Syrian Forces
Islamist rebels have captured a major airbase from Syrian government forces in the country’s northwest.
Iran: No talks with US outside Nuclear Deal
Iran’s top leader says any future talks with the United States will only involve issues related to the nuclear deal reached with world powers, not other areas.
China Cancels Bon Jovi Performances Over Dalai Lama Statements
China has cancelled Bon Jovi’s first ever planned concerts in China.
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.
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.