Drone strikes and the future of Afghanistan were at the top of the agenda as the two leaders met in Washington
China’s response to a UN report showed some softening of its rhetoric, but some observers are not reassured
Obama reminded Americans that many people already are benefiting from the new health care law
Malala's efforts have brought global attention to the state of schooling available to Pakistani girls
Observers say default on US debt would have immediate consequences that would reverberate around the world
A US default could undermine the dollar's position as the global reserve currency
Boehner is being pressed to allow a vote on a 'clean' CR but has so far refused
As Republicans, Democrats point fingers, Americans blame both parties for crisis and brace for possible economic hardship ahead
The Church has been battered by sex scandals, corruption allegations and internal division since the last round of reforms in 1988
Many Syrian refugees in the Zaatari camp have little choice but to stay, their homes in Syria are destroyed, their neighborhoods too dangerous
Aid groups call for more help in efforts to aid refugees from the conflict in Syria, particularly in providing education for idle children
World leaders to convene next week in New York for UN General Assembly
With the UN General Assembly about to get underway, Kerry and the US prepare to press for a strong resolution on Syria over Russian objections
Some Germans worry, however, about implications of US focus on Asia and possible negative impact on EU
Americans are once again saddened after yet another mass shooting, but few hold out much hope for finding a way to prevent them going forward
World economy remains official number one topic on annual forum agenda
President Obama seeks international support for military strike on Syria, in response to alleged used of banned poisonous gas
Analysts say there are reasons for immediate action, but also reasons for delay
Obama administration is preparing legal argument for undertaking military action to respond to chemical weapons use against Syrian civilians
Meanwhile, US confirms it will continue to sell arms to Taiwan, dismissing reports defense officials may discuss a possible change of policy
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