September 19, 2016 The Latest: Russian criticizes US response on Syria attack The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 2:45 p.m.
September 19, 2016 UN holds first-ever summit on refugees and migrants The issue of what to do about the world's 65.3 million displaced people takes center stage at the United Nations General Assembly when leaders from around the globe converge on New York for the first-ever summit on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants.
September 19, 2016 Afghan official: US airstrikes kill 8 policemen in south An Afghan official says at least eight Afghan police officers have been killed in two U.S. airstrikes in southern Uruzgan province in what was apparently a friendly-fire incident.
September 19, 2016 Syrian army regains areas lost to IS after US-led airstrike Syria's state news agency is reporting that troops have regained control of areas they lost to the Islamic State group in the east of the country after an airstrike by the U.S.-led coalition.
September 19, 2016 'Organic architect' sees inspiration in snakes and peanuts Architect Javier Senosiain looks out over his sinuous snake's nest of a building, which seems to writhe amid a green and tranquil vista on the very edge of Mexico City's urban sprawl, and reflects on over 30 years of building egg- and cocoon-like dwellings that are quite literally out of the box.
September 18, 2016 Suspected militants attack Indian army base in Kashmir Suspected rebels in Indian-controlled Kashmir early Sunday attacked a major army camp close to the highly militarized line of control dividing the disputed Himalayan region between India and Pakistan, authorities said.
September 18, 2016 Non-Aligned Movement states calls for more inclusive UN Members of the Non-Aligned Movement are calling for the United Nations to give more influence to developing countries.
September 18, 2016 Rio de Janeiro hosts Brazil's first Dog Olympics Man's best friends and their owners have embraced the Olympic spirit by taking part in Brazil's first Dog Olympic Games.
September 18, 2016 Egypt pulls out all stops for el-Sissi's UN visit Seeking to improve the country's image, authorities in Egypt are pulling out all the stops to ensure that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's visit to New York for the U.N.
September 18, 2016 Philippine president seeks extension of bloody war on drugs The Philippine president has acknowledged for the first time that he may not be able to keep his campaign promise to eradicate illegal drugs in three to six months because of the enormity of the problem.
