Catalonia Readies For Sunday's Independence Vote
Volunteers are preparing ballot boxes and Catalans are rallying in the streets of their capital Barcelona, a day before a non-binding vote on secession from Spain.
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Asia-Pacific Nations Agree To Go After Corruption
The agreement of the 21-member group, including the U.S. and Canada, would establish an informal information sharing network to track and detain corrupt officials.
Mexican Authorities: Drug Traffickers Confess To Killing 43 Students
The country's attorney general says three men have admitted killing the students and burning their bodies in an effort to prevent identification.
Hello 'Car Talk,' I Need A Good Car To Get Around Africa
It's not just American drivers who are mourning the death of Car Talk co-host Tom Magliozzi. He reached a global audience as well.
Capitalism Is Making China Richer, But Not Democratic
The U.S. thought trade and investment would eventually make China more democratic. In fact, it's had the opposite effect: creating a rich, authoritarian leadership class that remains repressive.
Kerry To Head To Oman As Deadline On Iran Nuclear Deal Nears
John Kerry is headed to Oman for a crucial round of talks with Iran's foreign minister. But the political climate on both sides is making a breakthrough more difficult.
White House Will Send 1,500 Military Personnel To Iraq
The White House authorized the deployment an additional 1,500 U.S. military personnel to Iraq to help advise that country in its fight against the so-called Islamic State, or ISIS.
Liberia's 'Flags Of Convenience' Help It Stay Afloat
The weak Liberian economy has been hit by the Ebola crisis. One thing Liberia does have going for it is an unusual export — its flag. The Liberian flag is the second most popular flag flown by international cargo ships and is a huge source of revenue.
Art Installation Commemorates 25 Years Since Berlin Wall Lost Its Power
On Nov. 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall stopped being a barrier between East and West Germany, ushering in the end of communist rule across the Soviet bloc.
Obama's Secret Letter To Iranian Leader Details Shared Interest In Fighting ISIS
Robert Siegel talks to Jay Solomon, foreign affairs correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, about the letter President Obama sent to Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei regarding ISIS and the nuclear talks.