October 2015
Biden: I Will Not Run for President of the United States
Joseph Biden has announced he will not run for the upcoming presidential election, ending speculation about his candidacy. This decision opens the field for other…
Prohibition of Ineligible Athletes from Joining Iran's National Teams
Iran's military has announced a ban on athletes who have violated military service regulations from participating in national teams. This decision follows concerns over fraudulent…
US Budget Deficit Reduced to Lowest Level in Eight Years
The US budget deficit for fiscal year 2015 has decreased to $439 billion, the lowest in eight years, due to efforts by President Obama to…
The U.S. Will Keep More Soldiers in Afghanistan
President Obama has decided to keep 9,800 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan until the end of 2016, revising previous plans to reduce their number significantly due…
U.S. Defense Secretary: We Will Not Leave Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced that the U.S. will keep more troops in Afghanistan than planned after 2016, countering claims that the U.S. is…
Turkish Prime Minister: At least 95 killed in Ankara explosions
On October 10, 2015, two suicide bombings in Ankara killed at least 95 people during a rally organized by pro-Kurdish and labor parties. The Turkish…
UN Condemns Attack on Kunduz Hospital; Obama: We Will Investigate
The UN condemned an airstrike on a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, that killed at least 19, likely conducted by US forces. President Obama promised a…
Obama: Gun Ownership Laws in America Must Change
Barack Obama called for changes to gun ownership laws in the U.S. following a college shooting in Oregon that resulted in 10 deaths. He emphasized…