France Honors Four Men for Stopping Attack on Train
French President Francois Hollande has given the country’s highest award — the Legion of Honor — to three Americans and a Briton.
Stock Markets in Asia Drop Sharply
Asian stock markets closed down sharply Monday.
Two Pandas Born in Washington, DC Zoo
Two giant pandas were born Saturday at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo in Washington, DC.
Kim Jong Un Declares ‘Quasi-State of War’ with S. Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed his military on high alert and declared a “quasi-state of war” in areas near the country’s border with South Korea Friday.
Thailand Releases Drawing of Bombing Suspect
Thai officials have issued an arrest warrant for a foreign man wanted in the bombing that killed at least 22 people Monday at a shrine in Bangkok.
IS Militants Kill Former Director of Antiquities in Palmyra
Islamic State militants in Syria have beheaded the former director of antiquities in Palmyra.
Germany Approves Latest Greek Bailout
German lawmakers have approved a $95 billion bailout deal for Greece.
Facebook Reaches Out to Africa
The social media company Facebook has opened its first African headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa.
UN: Greece Must Lead on Refugee Crisis
The United Nations told Greece on Tuesday it must show “much more leadership” as more than 160,000 refugees and migrants arrive in the country.
Thailand Promises to Find Bangkok Bombers
Thai police have released video of the suspected bomber in Monday’s deadly blasts in Bangkok.