Russian Troops in Syria, Congress Folds on Iran, Russia and China Grow Closer, World Bank Warns the Fed

Today’s week in review covers events in Syria, Iran, Europe, Asia and the United States.
The Assad regime in Syria is getting a huge boost from Russian troops who have joined the fight in order to keep the Syrian president in power.
In the United States, Congress has OK’d the nuclear deal with Iran, despite strong opposition. Congress aims to push the deal forward, full steam ahead.
The eurozone crisis is prompting European lawmakers to push for political union—but a key voice warns that if it isn’t done democratically, it will pave the way for a strongman.
The alliance between Asian giants Russia and China is strengthening—and signs are that its primary purpose is to oppose America.
The World Bank warns that the Federal Reserve not to raise interest rates lest it risk sending the global economy into panic.