Ship Carrying 1,700 Tons Of Whale Meat Leaves Iceland For Japan
Iceland and Norway are the only two nations that openly defy a global whaling ban.
Canada, Mexico Seek Over $3 Billion In Sanctions Against US Over Meat Import Laws
The two countries accuse the U.S. of following meat labeling laws despite a World Trade Organization ruling that the measure is protectionist and illegal.
North Korea Plans New Satellite Launch, Defends Space Program
Western countries have accused North Korea's space program of being a cover for its weapons development efforts.
WikiLeaks Publishes Secret TISA Trade Documents
The secrecy surrounding the negotiation of the Trade in Services Agreement and other major trade pacts has been condemned by labor groups.
Rick Perry Announces 2016 Run On Campaign Website
In a video on his website, the former Texas governor said, "It's going to be a 'show me, don't tell me' election, where voters will look past what you say to what you've done."
Turkey's President Erdoğan Demands Life Sentence For Whistleblower Journalist
Can Dündar, editor of the Cumhuriyet newspaper, is facing charges for posting footage that allegedly shows the Turkish intelligence agency sending weapons to Syria.
'Fallout 4' Rumors: Bethesda Posts Countdown Clock
Several rumors and leaks have speculated that "Fallout 4" will be announced just ahead of Bethesda's first E3 2015 conference.
Interpol Puts 6 FIFA-Linked Officials On Wanted List For Corruption Charges
Two former FIFA officials and four executives linked to the global sports body were put on a wanted list by the European intelligence agency.
Bobby Jindal To Announce Plans For 2016 Presidential Run On June 24: Report
The conservative two-term Louisiana governor had launched a presidential exploratory committee last month, an indication that he is gearing up for a White House run.
Aurora Theater Gunman James Holmes Says He Called Crisis Line Moments Before Shooting
In a conversation with a psychiatrist, shown to jurors in his murder trial, James Holmes said he hoped someone at a mental health hotline would talk him out of killing people.
Real Madrid To Make $69M Move For Liverpool's Raheem Sterling: Report
Real Madrid is set to discuss the possibility of a 45 million pound ($69 million) deal to acquire Liverpool player Raheem Sterling, the Sun reported.
Greece's Syriza Party Faces Internal Revolt As IMF Payment Deadline Looms
Greece vowed that it will not make any further compromises and continued to adopt a defiant tone toward its creditors.
Who Is Ricardo Teixeira? Brazil's Former Soccer Head Charged With Corruption
Ricardo Teixeira allegedly failed to declare overseas assets and made illegal real estate purchases.
Comcast Investigates Reports Of Service Outages In San Francisco, Seattle And Sacramento
The service outage hit areas across Puget Sound and may not be restored before midnight, the telecom giant said.
Arrested Ex-FIFA Official Jack Warner Cites Onion Article In Defense
Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner said a satirical article was proof of a Washington-led conspiracy to undermine the global soccer authority.
Solar Impulse 2 Flight Grounded In Japan By Storms
The Solar Impulse 2 has so far traveled from Abu Dhabi to China powered only by the sun, but Monday's delay raises concerns that the Atlantic storm season could jeopardize the mission.
China To Hold Live-Fire Exercises Along Tense Myanmar Border
Myanmar has been involved in a protracted conflict with ethnic rebels from the Kokang region, which has frequently spilled over the border into China.
Australian Labor Party Proposes Legalizing Gay Marriage
Opposition leader Bill Shorten introduced the bill, hoping to capitalize on momentum from Ireland's popular referendum on the issue.
Bruce Jenner To Appear As A Woman On Vanity Fair Cover: Report
The former Olympian, who announced his gender identity in April, said he would likely transition in the spring.
FIFA Head Sepp Blatter Says Arrests Were US Interference, Slams 'Hate' Campaign
The FIFA head was re-elected Friday despite condemnation from other soccer authorities and countries around the world.
Massachusetts Judge Orders Parishioners Holding Decade-Long Vigil To Vacate Catholic Church By June 5
A group of parishioners has maintained a vigil at the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini church for 11 years, protesting against its closure.
At Least 6,000 Aboriginal Children Died In Canada's Residential Schools: Report
Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2008 offered a full apology for the country's history with residential schools, which have been condemned as an attempt to commit "cultural genocide."
United Nations Report Defends Encryption Technology, Condemns Surveillance
U.N. Special Rapporteur Daniel Kaye said that the secrecy and anonymity offered by encryption technology safeguards freedom of expression.
French Far-Right National Front Calls For EU Referendum, Backs UK Membership Vote
The National Front party has made significant electoral gains by promising to restrict immigrants and secure France's economic autonomy.
Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto Misrepresented Land Deal: Report
A Reuters analysis found that Enrique Pena Nieto misrepresented the value of a property he owns.
Southeast Asia Migrant Crisis: Thailand Minister Says Influx Of Migrants Has Reached 'Alarming Level'
A group of regional nations met on Friday to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing crisis that has seen thousands of refugees stranded at sea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Accuses US Of Meddling In FIFA As Congress Begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the arrests were carried out to interfere with Russia's plans to host the 2018 World Cup.
Breast Cancer Can Be Stopped 'In Its Tracks' Using Osteoporosis Drugs: Study
Researchers have found that a drug used to treat bone disorders like osteoporosis could be employed to stop the spread of breast cancer.
Yemen Crisis: 8.6 Million People In Need Of 'Urgent' Medical Aid, WHO Says
The WHO warned that deteriorating infrastructure and critical supply shortages in the conflict-torn nation could cause thousands of deaths from disease and injury.
White Powder Sent To Indonesian Consulates In Australia, A Month After Bali Nine Executions
Indonesia's execution of the Bali Nine duo, Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, has caused a major diplomatic rift between the two nations.