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The former POW, held by the Taliban for 5 years, has yet to speak with his family.

The effects of global warming are taking a severe toll in the Pacific archipelago.

The direct talks between the leaders are the first since the Ukrainian crisis erupted.

Mexico has had far from ideal preparations in its attempt to finally make it back to the World Cup quarterfinals.

On June 6, 1944, hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers stormed five beaches of northern France. Today marks the 70th anniversary.

Ranbaxy is in the process of being acquired by India-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries for $3.2 billion.

The ruling right-left coalition has resisted opposition demands that Snowden come to Germany to testify to the parliamentary committee looking into the mass surveillance of German citizens by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) that he exposed.

A deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has been confirmed by Liverpool, who could soon be welcoming further signings.

Nana Kwaku Bonsam claims he's been "working on" Cristiano Ronaldo for the last four months.

Check out images of all 12 stadiums and notable sites throughout the host country for the premiere international soccer tourney.

Manchester United have been linked with an array of central midfielders in this summer’s transfer window.

The European Union has promised to probe the merger extensively for antitrust violations.

Western powers would check "again and again" to verify Russia was doing all it could to stabilize the Ukraine situation, Merkel said.

The controversial Elle UK cover features Pharrell Williams wearing a Native American warbonnet.

There is usually at least one team that gatecrashes the latter stages of the World Cup, and there are plenty of candidates to fulfill that role in Brazil.

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's bout with lingering thigh and knee injuries could limit his effectiveness when the 2014 FIFA World Cup gets underway.

Paleontologists unearthed a vast graveyard of prehistoric Ichthyosaurs in southern Chile.

On the magazine cover, Pharrell Williams wears a Native American warbonnet.

China's Commerce Ministry is "strongly dissatisfied."

The November agreement allowed for a six-month extension for a final deal to end sanctions on Iran and remove the threat of war.

The G-7 countries are expected to discuss a balance of diverse energy sources and climate change policy.