Syrian rebel rocket fire kills 50 in Aleppo; Tensions rises as President Obama travels to Europe, attending several meetings with Putin; Veteran Affairs scandal puts “democratic socialist” Bernie Sanders on center stage; King of Spain Juan Carlos abdicates his throne; and President Abbas swears in Palestinian unity government shunned by Israel. All this and more, please follow the links below.

Syrian rebel rocket fire kills 50 in Aleppo

Putin Problem: Tension hangs over Obama during his trip to Europe

VA Scandal puts Bernie Sanders on center stage

King Juan Carlos on his abdication: Time to “hand over to a new generation”

Abbas swears in Palestinian unity government shunned by Israel