The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, part of a widening round of retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to reach an end to the Iran war. (Pics/AFP)

North Korea and China vowed commitment to further spearheading their ties as the two countries mark 65 years of their treaty of friendship and eye expanding cooperation across the sectors of economy, infrastructure along with deepening military and diplomatic ties. (Pics/AFP)