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Evacuations began again on Sunday, and the U.N. Security Council appears to have reached a deal for U.N. monitors to observe the evacuations. This comes after two days of uncertainty and violence.

The projectiles were launched Sunday from near North Korea's missile base of Tongchang-ri, says South Korea's military. At least one of the missiles flew about 620 miles.

There are fears of a genocide in South Sudan, a country just five years old. Activists say the world is ignoring the crisis as the United Nations and the U.S. go through leadership transitions.

Despite calls for a cease-fire, there's been no let up in fighting in the district of eastern Ghouta. A U.N. official reviews what that means for the war and prospects for more civilian casualties.

China announced new tariffs on U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese products.

The new total of refugees from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population of 44 million.

The governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency meets Thursday in Vienna to consider Iran's nuclear activities. The board is considering a draft resolution offered by Britain, France and Germany that calls on the IAEA to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council. Linda Wertheimer talks to Rob Gifford.

Typhoon Lionrock caused extensive flooding More than 130 people are dead and at least 100,000 have been displaced, according to U.N. agencies.

The U.N. reports there's been a significant drop in violence but that further assurances are required before aid can access those in need. At least 20 aid trucks are waiting near the Turkish border.

President Obama says the U.S. will allow 30 percent more refugees into the country next year, underlining a promise he made last year. This comes ahead of a gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly next week that will focus on the global refugee crisis.