US & Russia try again to work out a cease-fire in Syria. Former VOA White House correspondent remembers Sep 11, 2001. US not the only country in a pivot to Southeast Asia.

Islamic State's struggles, U.S. President Barack Obama tells young Southeast Asians they have unprecedented opportunity and the debate over music copyright infringement.

Islamic State remains a deadly threat despite being driven out in parts of Libya, Iraq and Syria. Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi will visit the United States next week. Apple unveils the iPhone 7 as investors weigh in. A new Bridget Jones movie is out.

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U.S. President Barack Obama calls for an Asia Pacific re-balance, Afghan forces kill three gunmen, and Australian DJ Flume's latest single is on the charts.

President Obama reaffirms U.S. commitment to the Asia Pacific region. The United Nations strongly condemns the launch of three North Korean missiles on Monday. A massive rocket explosion won't deter SpaceX from its ambitious plans. Flume is a DJ with new music of his own.

The U.S. presidential race tightens as a new poll shows Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in a virtual tie. President Obama continues his trip to Laos while affirming the U.S. commitment to the region. Experts say an earthquake in the U.S. state of Oklahoma was man made. A shakeup for a major American News network.

The U.S. and Russia have not reached an agreement on a Syria ceasefire, Nathan Law describes his election to Hong Kong's Legislative Council, and blind athletes prepare to compete in the Rio Paralympics.

President Obama makes an historic visit to Laos. Chinese President Xi Jinping talks trade and economics. President Obama and Russian President Vladmir Putin discuss Syria. Russia is suffering a food shortage. VOA speaks with a newly elected member to Hong Kong's Legislative Council. Blurred Lines on music copyright infringement.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.