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France bombs ISIL; Iraq, Russia to share data

France bombs ISIL; Iraq, Russia to share data

This marks the first time France takes direct military action against the extremist Islamist group.

Syria talks to intensify at UN

Syria talks to intensify at UN

US and Iranian officials are to formally discuss the Syrian crisis.

Obama, Xi agree to end economic espionage

Obama, Xi agree to end economic espionage

China and the US put forward a "common vision" for climate change agreements to be discussed in Paris this year.

Tsipras to move quickly on reforms

Tsipras to move quickly on reforms

Tsipras has to convince European creditors that Greece is on track to reform and revitalize its economy.

Yellen: Rate hike later this year, inflation will improve

Yellen: Rate hike later this year, inflation will improve

Stocks fell ahead of her speech; the biggest impact was on commodities and energy markets.

Hundreds killed in stampede near Mecca

Hundreds killed in stampede near Mecca

Saudi Arabian authorities said that a sudden surge toward the pillar walls occurred at around 0600 GMT and that hundreds were trampled in the rush.

Lavrov: Islands not on the agenda

Lavrov: Islands not on the agenda

"On our agenda is reaching the peace deal," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told his Japanese counterpart.

Putin congratulates Tsipras as Syriza wins again

Putin congratulates Tsipras as Syriza wins again

Alexis Tsipras, the 41-year old Leftist leader failed to win the absolute majority he was looking for when he quit in late August.

US, Russian defense officials discuss Syria

US, Russian defense officials discuss Syria

Putin: "If Russia hadn't been supporting Syria, the situation there would have been worse than in Libya."

Mixed reactions as Fed holds rates level

Mixed reactions as Fed holds rates level

The FOMC also said it feared the effects of global volatility on its efforts to prevent inflation rates from falling.