Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.

Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 513 cases, a sharp rise since the outbreak was first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Bolivia's government has ruled out a state of emergency, despite escalating violence linked to nationwide protests that have left dozens injured.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing Wednesday. Putin received a welcome by the honor guard, as well as young children waving Chinese and Russian flags.

Israeli authorities are issuing Palestinians demolition orders in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since Israel launched war with Iran, human rights groups and U.N. experts say.

Video from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is carrying food and medicine towards Gaza, appears to show Israeli forces firing shots as they intercept one of the aid boats in international waters.

A former Oakes Farms executive, accused of stealing millions from the company and its affiliates, claims he stole for the owner, Alfie Oakes, alleging widespread fraud.

Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.