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It was unclear whether Russia would block the resolution.

Scientists estimate they will have the wheat genome sequenced within three years.

Human rights officials say it's time for the British government to stop hiding behind the "act of state doctrine."

Barclays is expected to respond this week to suit filed by New York attorney general.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon says Israeli ground offensive could be finished in three days.

After a day of intensive fighting in the Gaza strip, Hamas has claimed to have taken an Israeli soldier hostage.

In a Sunday call with the Israeli Prime Minister, Barack Obama expressed concern over the rising death toll in the Gaza Strip.

During a whirlwind media tour Sunday, John Kerry was recorded making candid comments about the Gaza conflict.

Victims found in the largest mass grave uncovered in Europe since WWII are reburied.

Kate and William aren't the only ones who can’t stop talking about Prince George. Find out who calls him “Georgie,” who thinks he’s “funny” and who is charging for babysitting.

International teams of emergency workers are currently at the MH17 crash site.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is among the major companies expected to issue financial reports in the next couple of weeks.

The Security Council might also call on states in the region to cooperate with an international investigation.

Scores of protesters march through central London calling for an end to Israeli military air strikes in Gaza.

The case is one of many that have forced Big Tobacco to pay up for concealing health hazards.

"We've been invaded. It's a war."

Arturo, who has been living under unsuitable conditions in a zoo in Argentina, has been nicknamed as "the World’s Saddest Animal."

A special phone line has also been established to aid victims' families.

A new study links higher cigarette taxes to lower suicide rates.

The findings will help experts better understand the processes inside the volcano and predict any future eruption.