Author: Reuters
Syrian and Russian aircraft step up bombing of Aleppo city
Nearly 50 air strikes hit rebel-held areas in and around the Syrian city of Aleppo on June 5 in some of the heaviest recent raids by Russian and Syrian government aircraft, residents and a monitoring group said.
American journalist, translator killed in Afghanistan
A veteran American photojournalist and a translator working for NPR were killed while accompanying Afghan troops in southern Afghanistan on June 5, NPR and military officials said.
Muhammad Ali remembered as boxer who transcended sports world
The death of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion known as much for his political activism as his boxing brilliance, triggered a worldwide outpouring of affection and admiration for one of the best-known figures of the 20th century.
Kerry warns Beijing over air defense zone for South China Sea
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on June 5 the United States would consider any Chinese establishment of an air defense zone over the South China Sea to be a "provocative and destabilizing act".
Clinton hits rivals on immigration in California campaign swing
Hillary Clinton fought on two fronts in California on June 4 as she sought to wrap up her battle with Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, taking aim at him and at Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, with attacks on their immigration stances.
Carter urges China to join 'principled security network' for Asia
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter urged China on June 4 to join a "principled security network" for Asia, saying that the United States would remain the world's most powerful military and the main guarantor of regional security for decades to come.
At least 16 killed in Texas floods, four soldiers' bodies found
At least 16 people in Texas, including four soldiers who went missing when their vehicle overturned in flood waters, have died due to torrential rains in the past week that have deluged hundreds of homes and led to prison evacuations, officials said on June 3.
Trump campaigns in California, denounces protesters at rally as 'thugs'
Presumptive Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump on June 3 denounced protesters in California as "thugs" a day after another demonstration outside one of his political rallies turned violent ahead of the state's presidential primary.
Opposition leader Corbyn appeals to Britons to vote 'In' for EU
Britain's main opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn, appealed to leftist voters on June 2 to back "In" at a referendum on EU membership this month, defending immigration and rejecting criticism that he is not campaigning hard enough.
4,700 Syrian refugees approved resettlement to US
The United States has approved 4,700 Syrian refugees who are awaiting resettlement to the country.
