
Ebola in the air? A nightmare that could happen
Today,  the Ebola virus spreads only through direct contact with bodily fluids,  such as blood and vomit. But some of the nation's top infectious  disease experts worry that this deadly virus could mutate and be  transmitted just by a cough or a sneeze.  
Analysis: US strikes unsettling for Damascus
Syrian  President Bashar Assad's government is angry Washington has not taken  it on as a partner in the international campaign to hit the Islamic  State group, likely for a very significant reason: It is worried that  once the United States has crossed the Rubicon of airstrikes in Syria,  it could next turn its sights on Assad himself, aiming for his eventual  downfall.  
Over 100 trucks of Russia’s second Ukraine aid convoy cross border
The  first 100 trucks in Russia’s 2nd convoy carrying long-awaited  humanitarian aid for devastated areas of eastern Ukraine have crossed  the border after weeks of delays that occurred despite an agreement on  relief corridors in the Minsk ceasefire deal.  
Islamic State: John Kerry visits Egypt for coalition talks
US  Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in Egypt on Saturday amid US  attempts to form a broad coalition to tackle Islamic State (IS)  militants.  Mr Kerry will meet Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi in Cairo on the  latest leg of his Middle East tour.  
US judge orders Arizona to list same-sex spouse on death certificate
A  federal judge on Friday ordered Arizona officials to ignore the state’s  ban on same-sex marriages and issue a death certificate to the  surviving spouse in a gay marriage.  
Kerry opposes Iran role in anti-Islamic State coalition
U.S.  Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday it was "not appropriate"  for Iran to join talks on confronting Islamic State militants, as he  appeared to play down how fast countries can commit to force or other  steps in an emerging coalition.  
China urges central Asian neighbors to step up extremism fight
China's  President Xi Jinping urged Central Asian states to step up the fight  against religious extremism and cyber terrorism, state media said, as  Beijing reaches for help across its borders in addressing security  concerns in its restive Xinjiang region.  
US gives Lebanon Hellfire missiles, pledges aircraft
The  United States has delivered Hellfire missiles to the Lebanese army and  will also provide it with light aircraft including an armed Cessna, the  US ambassador to Lebanon said Friday.