Russia seizes initiative in Syria crisis; France bombs Islamic State
Russia appeared to seize the initiative in international efforts to end the conflict in Syria on September 27 as Washington scrambled to devise a new strategy for the war-ravaged country and France sent warplanes to bomb Islamic State targets.
Thailand elected as G-77 chair
Thailand was elected as Chair of the group of 77 developing nations (G-77), the largest intergovernmental organisation of the United Nations’ developing country members.
Cuba's Castro slams US trade embargo at United Nations
Cuba's President Raul Castro, speaking at the United Nations for the first time, on September 26 hailed renewed diplomatic ties with the United States as "major progress" but slammed a US trade embargo as the top obstacle to Cuba's economic development.
Haj death toll rises to 769, Iran denounces 'crime'
The death toll in a crush at the annual haj pilgrimage outside Mecca rose to 769, Saudi Arabia said September 26, as arch-rival Iran said Saudi officials should be tried in an international court for what it called a crime.
In America's birthplace, pope gives pep talk to immigrants
Pope Francis, speaking in America's birthplace on September 26, offered stout words of support to Hispanic and other immigrants in the United States, telling them not to be discouraged at a time when some prominent politicians are directing hostility toward them.
No breakthrough likely during Chinese President’s US visit
(VOV) - Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to the US has drawn positive comments as well as skepticism about the likelihood of any breakthrough.
US to make new diplomatic push on Syria, talk to Iran: officials
US Secretary of State John Kerry will try to launch a new initiative for a political solution in Syria during meetings in New York in the next week, starting with talks with his Iranian counterpart on September 26, US and other Western officials said.
At UN, pope condemns 'boundless thirst' for wealth and power
Pope Francis on September 25 condemned the craving for material gains and power, warning an annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations that greed is destroying the Earth's resources and aggravating poverty.
Thai police not yet identify Erawan shrine bomber
Thailand's national police chief said on September 24 it is premature to conclude that a foreign suspect detained over the deadly bombing in Bangkok in August is really the bomber, despite local media reports that the suspect recently confessed to being the yellow-shirted man seen in security footage at the blast site.
Strong earthquake hits Indonesia, injuring 62
An offshore earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the east of Papua region in Indonesia, injuring at least 62 people, but no tsunami warning was issued.