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.
EU Migrant Crisis Spills into Greece, Macedonia
Refugees from Syria and other countries in conflict are making their way from Hungary to Germany and other parts of Western Europe.
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.
Countries Compete for Oil in the Arctic
Russia, the United States and other countries are hurrying to control Earth’s northernmost territory: the Arctic.
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.
In Hungary, Migrants Seeking to Go West Clash with Police
Migrants in Hungary who are trying to reach Western Europe are refusing to leave a train.
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.