China Flexes Muscles With Parade, But Announces Troop Cut
More than 12,000 precision-drilled soldiers, 500 pieces of military hardware and 200 aircraft filed through Tiananmen Square.
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Fasting To The Death: Is It A Religious Rite Or Suicide?
A member of the ancient religion of Jainism who is very sick or very old may opt to stop eating. But India's Supreme Court is weighing a ban on the practice because suicide is illegal by Indian law.
Why Are Migrants Surging Into Europe Now?
The steady stream of migrants in past years has turned into a torrent this year. Here's a primer on the main forces at work.
No Cause For Murder Charges In Arafat's Death, French Investigators Say
More than two years after accusations arose that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's 2004 death was the result of polonium-210 poisoning, French judges say there isn't enough evidence.
Some Hungarians Aid Migrants Waiting Outside Budapest Train Station
Many of the migrants waiting outside the rail station in Budapest hoping to get to Germany are showing the effects of exhaustion, malnutrition and days of sleeping rough. Now some Hungarians are trying to help.
Obama Clinches 34th Vote To Secure Iran Nuclear Deal
Winning over its 34th member of the Senate, the Obama administration now has enough votes to block Congressional efforts to derail the nuclear deal with Iran. Secretary of State John Kerry also boosted the deal in a speech Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Most Migrants Hope To Settle In Germany After Long Journey To Europe
Hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees have struggled to reach Europe after fleeing war, oppression and poverty. The vast majority have one destination in mind: Germany.
What Is The Realistic Way To Deal With Migration In Europe?
With migrants pouring into richer European countries, leaders have called for a unified European response to the crisis. Renee Montagne talks to Peter Spiegel of the Financial Times.
Travel Suggestions: 'Gates Of Hell' And Ringing Rocks Park
David Plotz of Atlas Obscura, a website devoted to the world's wondrous and curious places, takes us to "The Gates of Hell" in Turkmenistan and to Ringing Rocks Park in Pennsylvania.
During Holy Year, Priests Permitted To Forgive Women Who Had Abortions
Pope Francis announced that priests will be able to offer absolution to women who've had an abortion. The policy, in place for a year, is part of a Holy Year of Mercy that starts in December.