Thai Draft Constitution Rejected by Junta-Backed Council

Thai Draft Constitution Rejected by Junta-Backed Council
Thailand's Army-Backed Council Rejects Charter, Delays Polls
U.S. Open 2015: Once Again, a Late Burst Propels a Spotlight Grabber
Guatemalans Ousted President Otto Pérez Molina. Now What?
Pope Francis’ Visit to U.S. Is His First Ever, for Several Reasons
Germans Welcome Migrants After Long Journey Through Hungary and Austria
U.S. Warns Russia Over Military Support for Assad
Wealthy Gulf Nations Are Criticized for Tepid Response to Syrian Refugee Crisis
Unrest Mounts in Southern Syria After Druse Cleric Dies in Blast
Australian Leader, Opposing Gay Marriage, Faces Party and Family Opposition
As Germany Welcomes Migrants, Some Wonder How to Make Acceptance Last
Reporter’s Notebook: On the Buses, Cautious Optimism
Reporter’s Notebook: On the Buses, Cautious Optimism
Hillary Clinton Relying on Southern Primaries to Fend Off Rivals

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 11:34 PM PDT

Thailand's military junta extended its rule by at least seven months when its reform council rejected a constitution written by its own drafting committee.

Thailand's Army-Backed Council Rejects Charter, Delays Polls

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 10:09 PM PDT

Thailand's military-backed legislature on Sunday rejected an unpopular draft of a new constitution, delaying a return to democracy following a coup last year.

U.S. Open 2015: Once Again, a Late Burst Propels a Spotlight Grabber

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 07:53 PM PDT

In front of an overflow crowd at the Grandstand, Donald Young absorbed the electricity from the fans and overcame a two-set deficit to beat Viktor Troicki, 4-6, 0-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2, 6-4.

Guatemalans Ousted President Otto Pérez Molina. Now What?

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 06:36 PM PDT

Protesters in Guatemala have won the first round by forcing President Otto Pérez Molina to resign, but movements often fizzle after the euphoria of early victory.

Pope Francis’ Visit to U.S. Is His First Ever, for Several Reasons

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 05:47 PM PDT

Unlike predecessors who traveled to the United States before rising to the papacy, Pope Francis has waited until age 78 to visit the country that thinks of itself as the center of everything.

Germans Welcome Migrants After Long Journey Through Hungary and Austria

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 05:23 PM PDT

By Saturday evening, some 6,000 migrants had already arrived here, and another 1,800 were expected to arrive in trains overnight, according to the German police.

U.S. Warns Russia Over Military Support for Assad

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 12:56 PM PDT

The warning from Secretary of State John Kerry came amid signs the Kremlin may be planning to vastly expand its support for President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

Wealthy Gulf Nations Are Criticized for Tepid Response to Syrian Refugee Crisis

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 12:46 PM PDT

The affluent nations reject the criticism, insisting they have given generously to humanitarian aid programs and provided work for fleeing Syrians.

Unrest Mounts in Southern Syria After Druse Cleric Dies in Blast

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 12:15 PM PDT

The unrest began Friday after the cleric, who had challenged the government by supporting young men who refused to serve in the national army, was killed along with 28 others in the bombings.

Australian Leader, Opposing Gay Marriage, Faces Party and Family Opposition

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 11:30 AM PDT

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has staked out an uncompromising stance against same-sex nuptials, pitting him against his sister, who is gay.

As Germany Welcomes Migrants, Some Wonder How to Make Acceptance Last

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 07:50 AM PDT

Although Germans have met waves of newcomers with an outpouring of generosity, the country has also experienced a formidable backlash against the migrants.

Reporter’s Notebook: On the Buses, Cautious Optimism

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 05:02 AM PDT

Reporter’s Notebook: On the Buses, Cautious Optimism

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 03:36 AM PDT

Hillary Clinton Relying on Southern Primaries to Fend Off Rivals

Posted: 05 Sep 2015 03:15 AM PDT

The Clinton campaign is increasingly devoting resources to win the South Carolina contest while laying the groundwork to sweep other states in the region, advisers said.