In Syria, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces reach agreement with new government
In Syria, there's been a major development as U.S.-backed Kurdish forces who have controlled part of the country for more than a decade have agreed to be incorporated into the Syrian state.
Court In Egypt Jails Al-Jazeera Journalists After Retrial
An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced the Al-Jazeera journalists to prison after being retried on charges of broadcasting false news. More than 20 journalists are incarcerated in Egypt.
Greensboro Grasshoppers Honor Miss Babe Ruth
The bat dog for the North Carolina minor league baseball team is retiring after nine seasons. This past weekend, Miss Babe Ruth was driven around the field perched on a red convertible.
Settled Migrants In Greece Reach Out To Help Newcomers
Afghan refugees are camped out in an Athens park, waiting for papers to get out of Greece. They live in donated tents and get clothes, medicine and food from volunteers — including fellow migrants.
Tokyo Wins Little League World Series 18-11 Over Pa. Team
In the title game on Sunday in South Williamsport, Pa., the Tokyo team defeated the team from Lewisberry, Pa., 18-11. The Japanese team battled back after being down eight runs in the first inning.
Buddhist And Muslim Relations Underly Southeast Asia Refugee Crisis
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has a crisis. The ethnic Buddhists and minority Muslims fought in 2012, and that incident underlies the "boat people" crisis facing several Southeast Asian nations.
Selfie Leads To Car Crash, Police Say
Police say Jordan Toner of Maine was driving with seven passengers when he attempted a selfie. Several people suffered non life threatening injuries when the car struck a tree.
Associated Press Files Suit; Demands FBI Arrest Records
The Associated Press has filed suit against the Justice Department, accusing the FBI of creating fake news in order to entrap a criminal suspect. The AP is demanding more information about the ruse.
China's Economic Slowdown Further Hurts Depressed Commodity Prices
Turmoil in global stock markets have grabbed headlines, in large part due to China's shaky economy. For months, commodities worldwide have also been plunging, and much of that can be linked to China.
