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Iran's Khamenei backs parliamentary vote on nuclear deal with powers - state TV
Iran's Supreme Leader said on September 3 he favored a parliamentary vote on its nuclear deal reached with world powers and called for sanctions against Tehran to be lifted completely rather than suspended, state television reported.
Migrants scuffle with Hungary police; dead toddler's image shocks Europe
Migrants forced from a train in Hungary scuffled with helmeted riot police and some clung to railway tracks on September 3, as politicians across Europe struggled to respond to public opinion appalled by images of a drowned 3-year-old boy.
Japan Aug services expand at fastest pace in almost two years
Activity in Japan's services sector expanded at the fastest pace in almost two years in August, a survey showed on September 3, as companies turned more optimistic on business conditions in a sign the economy may be bouncing back.
Obama secures key vote to protect Iran nuclear deal in US Congress
President Barack Obama on September 2 secured the 34th Senate vote needed to sustain a veto of any congressional resolution disapproving a nuclear deal with Iran, ensuring the accord will not fail in the US Congress.
Clinton proposes US$7.5 billion US fund to fight addiction
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton would launch a US$10 billion initiative to tackle drug and alcohol addiction, a problem she speaks of often on the campaign trail and which affects 23 million Americans.
Migrant crisis escalates across Europe
Hundreds of migrants poured overnight onto the high-speed railway linking Paris with London near the French port of Calais, stranding passengers in darkness aboard Eurostar trains.
Iran nuclear deal backers near votes to protect pact in US Congress
Supporters of the international nuclear agreement with Iran moved within one vote of mustering enough support to protect the deal in the US Congress on September 1 when two more Democratic senators said they would support the pact.
Islamic State announces new gold currency
A heavily produced propaganda video from Islamic State purports to show a newly minted form of coin currency for use within territory IS militants have claimed.
Ukraine guardsman killed in nationalist protest outside parliament
A Ukrainian national guardsman was killed and nearly 90 others wounded by grenades hurled from a crowd of nationalist protesters on August 31 as they were guarding parliament where lawmakers backed giving more autonomy to rebel-held areas.
Iraq retakes territory from Islamic State: army
The Iraqi government says it has recaptured the desert area to the west of Samarra from Islamic State forces, and says the operation will move down to recapture Anbar.