Today in history: 70 years since Vietnam independence proclaimed
In 1945, after Japan's surrender in World War II, Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh proclaimed independence of Vietnam from France and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Isis destroys historic Temple of Bel in Syria
Earlier this month Isis released footage of the decapitated body of 82-year-old antiquities department chief Khaled Asaad, whose body was later hung from Palmyra's ruins.
Today in history: World day of prayer for the environment
In a historic and far-reaching move, as part of Pope Francis' efforts to highlight environmental issues, the Vatican declared Sept. 1 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement: Potential damage to global public health
"If the door starts to close on generic production of antiretrovirals, any hope of ending the global AIDS epidemic in our lifetime will quickly evaporate."
Mass uprising is shaking up Iraq
Iraq has witnessed a growing mass protest movement with demonstrations held every Friday since July 31 at Tahrir Square.
Guatemalan president accused of massive corruption by UN agency, prosecutor
The Sept. 6 elections cannot be seen as legitimate because of the multiple scandals concerning violations of campaign laws and the constitution.
Amid scandal, U.S. lawmakers oppose funding Honduran government
A group of Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called for the suspension of projected U.S. aid to Honduran police.
South Africa: miners’ killing marked with call for unity
President Jacob Zuma called on South Africans to remember the 44 people killed at the Marikana platinum mine.
A world of contradictions
Germany has suffered under a heat wave and damaging drought. Now thunderstorms are predicted. Can any parallels be drawn?
Canada's social democrats seek to end decade of Conservative rule
The leaders of Canada's four major political parties participated in the first debate of what will be a long campaign with the potential to make history.
