Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says he won't run for reelection, complaining of Israel settlement growth, insufficient US support, and domestic criticism.
The UN headquarters in New York are being renovated from top to bottom to make the facilities more energy-efficient. Calling Ty Pennington of television's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.'
A European Union agreement last week was short on specifics. US commitments on reductions may not be forthcoming, making Chinese commitments also unlikely.
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and other luminaries at what was once a fortified border crossing — retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall fell.
Hurricane Ida is blowing toward the U.S. with 80 mph winds. Ida is expected to weaken, but keep its hurricane status as it nears the Gulf Coast tonight or Tuesday.
Army investigators have asked troops and civilians for help in the probe of the deadly mass shooting, saying some who fled the gunfire might have evidence.