Washington Post: U.S. Vice President Biden decides against 2016 presidential bid
Vice President Biden announced Wednesday afternoon that he had decided not to seek the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, ending months of speculation that he might roil the party’s race.
“I have concluded that it has closed,” he said of the window to make another White House bid, speaking in a hastily called Rose Garden appearance with his wife, Jill Biden, and President Obama by his side.
“Beau is our inspiration,” the vice president said of his eldest son, who died in May of brain cancer. “Unfortunately, I believe we are out of time — the time necessary to mount a campaign for the nomination.”
MIDDLE EAST
State Department says U.S. not surprised by Assad's Moscow visit.
Bashar al-Assad travels to Russia to thank Putin for Syria airstrikes. Assad flies to Moscow to thank Putin for Syria air strikes.
Yazidi militias prepare offensive against ISIL in northwestern Iraq.
Qatar says could intervene militarily in Syria but prefers political solution.
Syrian Kurds form new administration in semi-autonomous area.
Iraqi forces claim found 365 IS bodies in Baiji graves.
Iraq's cholera outbreak exceeds 1,800 cases: health ministry.
U.S. to raise Iran missile test at United Nations on Wednesday.
Iran’s Supreme Leader approves nuclear deal, orders govt implementation on conditions.
UN chief: Israeli-Palestinian killings must be probed.
Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Berlin to meet with John Kerry.
IMF: Low oil prices, turmoil keeps Mideast growth 'subdued'.
ASIA
U.S. says Myanmar elections will determine future engagement. US lawmakers doubt credibility of Myanmar elections.
Afghan official: Security forces repel Taliban advance on southern city. Afghan forces battle to push back Taliban from southern city.
No signs of North Korea nuclear test, says former U.S. envoy.
China defends South China Sea lighthouses.
Amnesty warns over Asia migrant boat crisis.
Uzbekistan accused of brutal crackdown on activists investigating forced labour.
Three jailed as Thai police launch sweeping royal defamation probe.
Chinese diplomats shot dead in Philippines restaurant attack.
AFRICA
US offers Niger surveillance planes as Islamist attacks continue.
New South Sudan peace talks held to save deal.
Sudan begins releasing blocked supplies for Darfur peacekeepers.
Sudan govt accepts invitation to talks with rebels.
Congo opposition leader makes 'peaceful uprising' call.
Nigerian troops, hunters kill 150 Boko Haram extremists.
Suspected Boko Haram suicide attack kills two Niger soldiers.
US troops’ Cameroon deployment is welcomed.
Al-Shabab recruits return to Kenya after quitting group.
Tanzania opposition promises election victory.
Pygmy and Bantu leaders sign peace deal in southeast Congo.
South African students clash with police near parliament. South African police fire stun grenades as student protesters march on parliament.
UN to help 135,000 Somali refugees return home.
EUROPE
France announces tighter security in Calais, more shelter for migrants.
US, EU officials testify on Syrian refugee crisis.
Refugee boats land at UK military base in Cyprus.
Bad weather, border closures add to plight of migrants in Balkans.
Slovenia expands army powers to help police guard border amid refugee crisis.
Germany may use military planes to speed up asylum deportations. Hungary will not open 'corridor' for migrants: government.
Top Bosnian Muslim cleric raps Orban on Islam remarks in migrant crisis.
New Lockerbie suspects 'can be interviewed' by investigators.
Palomares nuclear crash: US agrees Spanish coast clean-up.
Vatican denies report that Pope has brain tumor.
AMERICAS
Vice President Joe Biden says no to 2016 run.
Evo Morales celebrates his long rule in Bolivia.
US poll says marijuana legalization support nears 60%.
Trudeau to Obama: Canada to pull out of bombing campaign against ISIS.
Low expectations precede Obama, Sharif meeting.
Democrats back Clinton, say Benghazi probe mostly politics: poll.
Venezuela president vows to tighten price controls.
Venezuelan President Maduro says $88 oil price needed.
Brazil opposition files new bid to impeach President Rousseff.
Mexico reopens investigation into 43 missing students.
Administration official: Neither Trump nor Carson has Secret Service protection, yet.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
FBI director: Fewer Americans trying to join ISIS abroad.
Islamic State calls for more attacks against Jews in new videos.
Russia says Islamic State talking to Al-Nusra about uniting against Syrian army.
New PM Trudeau to Obama: Canada's Islamic State combat mission to end.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil glut appears to be getting worse, not better.
Oil down on crude build; gasoline draw helps pare some loss.
China, Britain to ink business deals worth billions.
Ferrari IPO gets off to racing start on Wall Street.
Starbucks and Fiat Chrysler tax deals 'illegal'.
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