Turkey Aims To Send Aid Convoy To Aleppo: Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the initial 48-hour ceasefire could be extended by a week and then again for a further period if it held, and the aim was to establish “first class peace.”
Asia Stocks, Bonds Suffer Central Bank Anxiety Attack
Investors were rattled by rising bond yields and talk the Federal Reserve might be serious about lifting U.S. interest rates as early as next week.
Tesla Says New Autopilot Would Likely Have Prevented Fatality
The updated system now will temporarily prevent drivers from using it if they fail to respond to audible warnings to take back control of the car.
Syria Rebels Tell US They Back A Ceasefire, But Voice Concerns At Deal
But a letter voiced worry the ceasefire was devoid of guarantees, monitoring mechanisms or sanctions against violations.
France Arrests 15-Year-Old Boy For Planning 'Imminent' Paris Attack: Sources
The arrest Saturday came as he was planning an attack in a public place in the French capital, one of the sources said.
Demonstrations Planned During Anthem At NFL Opening Games
The protests have provoked anger in some fans who see the gesture as disrespecting the U.S. flag and the country in general.
Eastern Libyan Commander's Forces Seize Key Oil Ports
The state-run National Oil Corporation confirmed Ras Lanuf and Es Sider were under full control of east Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar forces while Zueitina was still contested.
Trump Closes In On Clinton's Projected Electoral Lead: Reuters/Ipsos Poll
The Clinton campaign has struggled to overcome controversy about how she handled classified information while serving as secretary of state.
China, Russia Naval Drill In South China Sea To Begin Monday
The two countries will carry out defense, rescue and anti-submarine operations, as well as "island seizing" and other activities.
Mexicans March Against President's Proposal To Allow Gay Marriage
President Enrique Pena Nieto has proposed to recognize same-sex marriage throughout the traditionally conservative country.
Native Americans Celebrate Pause Of N. Dakota Pipeline, Vow To Fight On
Opposition to the pipeline has drawn support from 200 Native American tribes, as well as from activists and celebrities.
Key China Border City Brushes Off Latest North Korea Nuclear Test
At Dandong, a city on the border with North Korea through which as much as 80 percent of the bilateral trade is conducted, it’s business as usual.
Iran, Russia Start Construction Of New Iranian Nuclear Plant
State television showed Iranian and Russian officials at launching ceremonies for the 10-year project, which will include two power plants.
Cuba Launches New International Campaign Against US Embargo
More than 100 U.S. business delegations have visited Cuba since 2014 and around 300,000 Americans are expected to arrive this year under looser travel restrictions.
Thailand, Malaysia Consider Border Wall To Boost Security
Analysts say separatist insurgents operating in Thailand’s deep south use Malaysia as a base to launch and plan their attacks.
Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 12
Dozens more were taken to hospital with injuries as firemen struggle to control the blaze in the four-storey building just outside the Bangladeshi capital.
Duterte Says He Told Obama He Never Insulted Him, Thinks UN's Ban A Fool
The Philippine president also called the UN's Ban Ki-moon a fool for bringing up human rights issues.
Iraq Gears Up For Late-Year Push To Retake Mosul From Islamic State
The jihadist group has lost more than half the territory they seized in Iraq and nearly as much in neighboring Syria.
Turkey Suspends Thousands Of Teachers, Wages ‘Biggest Campaign’ Against Kurds
The government suspended 11,500 teachers over alleged links to the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party claiming that there were about 14,000 teachers with links to the militants.
HP Enterprise In $8.8B Deal With Micro Focus For Software Assets
The move is part of HPE chief Meg Whitman's plans to shift strategy to focus on key areas such as networking, storage and technology services.
Britain Should Start EU Divorce Talks Soon, Says Tusk
The European Council president met Prime Minister Theresa May for their first head-to-head meeting since Britain voted to leave the bloc.
Super Mario's iPhone Surprise Fuels Hopes For Nintendo
Nintendo shares were up as much as 18 percent, after the announcement, while the broader TOPIX index edged down.
Duterte, Obama Shake Hands And Chat After Rift Over Insult
The two leaders had a brief chat Wednesday easing a standoff after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called Obama a “son of a bitch” ahead of a summit of Asian leaders in Laos.
Temer Heckled And Booed In First Events As Brazil President
Protesters shouted “Temer Out” and “Usurper” as Michel Temer participated in the Independence Day parade in Brasilia and the opening ceremonies of the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Argentina Detains Terrorism Suspect Wanted In US
The suspect tried to enter Argentina with false Paraguayan documents and was flagged on an Interpol list.
EU Extends Travel Bans, Asset Freezes On Russia
The EU's travel bans and asset freezes cover some 150 people and 37 entities involved in the turmoil in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
Asia Stocks Hit 1-Year High As Soft US Data Quells Fed Hike Talk
Weak US data was a blow to the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates as soon as this month.
China Confident Can Improve Relationship With Philippines: Deputy FM
Speaking on the sidelines of a regional summit in Laos, Beijing’s vice foreign minister said that China and the Philippines had had “thousands of years” of good relations.
Cosby Could Face Multiple Accusers At June Assault Trial
During a hearing Tuesday, the judge set Cosby’s trial for June 2017, setting up what may be months of fierce legal battles over the scope of evidence allowed at trial.
Suspected Aleppo Chlorine Attack Chokes Dozens, Rescue Workers, Monitors Say
The Syrian government has denied previous accusations that it used chemical weapons in the ongoing civil war.
