Kuveyt Turk Bank To Open In Germany, Joins Growing List Of Islamic Finance Institutions In Europe
The global market for Islamic financial services is estimated at $2 trillion.
John McCain Criticizes Barack Obama For 'Temper Tantrum' On Israel
Senator John McCain criticized recent remarks made by the Obama administration on Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection.
Ted Cruz Announces Presidential Run On Twitter
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, formally announced his presidential bid on Monday, becoming the first major candidate to officially enter the field for the 2016 presidential elections.
Scientists Call For Ban On Gene Editing Technique That Could Alter Human DNA Across Generations
Researchers say the technology raises serious ethical concerns as it could open the door to human enhancement techniques.
Nepal Renews Everest Permits After Guides' Deaths Caused Shutdown
Local guides had boycotted their service last year when an ice avalanche killed 16 guides in the mountain's deadliest disaster.
Mexican Journalist Carmen Aristegui Says President Enrique Peña Nieto Backed Her Firing
Carmen Aristegui's investigative team had uncovered a conflict of interest involving President Enrique Peña Nieto's house purchases.
Saudi Arabia Cancels Swedish Visas Over Margot Wallstrom's Comments On Human Rights Record
Saudi Arabia has called Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom’s statements on its human rights record "interference in internal affairs."
Ultrasound Technique Could Help Restore Memory Of Alzheimer's Patients: Study
The researchers hope to begin human trials in 2017.
UK To Create World's Largest Marine Reserve At Pitcairn Islands
The reserve will be monitored through a satellite network to deter illegal fishing operations.
Yemen's Aden Airport Sees Heavy Fighting, At Least 5 Dead
The city of Aden is home to the government of Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, who says he is still the country's legitimate president.
Target Readies $10M Settlement In 2013 Data Breach Case
Between November and December in 2013, information from as many as 40 million credit and debit cards was stolen.
'Flawed' Graphene Could Lead To Better Fuel Cells
Researchers say the technology could one day open the way for hydrogen fuel cells, which would be more powerful than the existing ones.
Massive Protests Held Ahead Of European Central Bank Opening In Frankfurt, At Least 350 Arrested
The European Central Bank proceeded with the opening of its new headquarters on schedule, despite the protests.
Workplace Suicides Rose Dramatically Since Great Recession, Especially Among Men And Elderly: Study
Depression is estimated to cost $44 billion in lost wages every year in the U.S.
Nevada Marijuana Bill Would Allow Owners To Use The Weed For Sick Pets
The bill is part of a larger set of proposals that seek to overhaul the state's medical marijuana law.
PetroChina Vice Chairman Liao Yongyuan Targeted In State Corruption Probe
The company is among 26 Chinese state enterprises being looked at for alleged graft and corruption.
Nintendo Goes Mobile With DeNA Partnership, Announces New 'NX' Platform
The move is largely seen as a step to retain consumers shunning the company's console and browser-based games.
Leung Chai-Yan, Hong Kong Chief's Daughter Alleges Abuse, Says She's 'Leaving Home Forever'
Leung Chai-yan has admitted in the past that she suffers from depression.
Petrobras Corruption Scandal: Brazil Workers' Party Treasurer, 26 Others Charged
The growing corruption scandal around Petrobras has already implicated a former president and current congress members.
Syria Update: Kerry Says Negotiations With Assad's Government Are Necessary For Peace
The failure of previous talks between the Syrian government and rebel groups has been blamed by Kerry on Assad's unwillingness to negotiate.
Carmen Aristegui, Leading Mexican Investigative Reporter, Fired By MVS Radio
Carmen Aristegui had been publicly arguing with her employer, MVS Radio, over the firing of two other investigative reporters.
Philippine Muslim Rebel Leader, Accused Of Sheltering Terror Suspects, Arrested
Mohammad Ali Tambako, founder of the Justice for Islamic Movement, has been accused of sheltering terror suspects wanted by the U.S.
Tax Inversion Restrictions Trigger Foreign Takeovers Of US Companies: Report
According to a report, acquisition of American firms by overseas buyers is on the rise since the U.S. came down on tax inversions.
'Foreign' Genes In Humans Come From Bacteria, Viruses And Fungi: Study
If confirmed, the results of the study could challenge long-standing views about how evolution works.
'Terror Owl' Captured In Netherlands After Terrorizing Town For A Year
The European eagle owl has a wingspan of 6 feet.
US State Department Pledges $70M To Syrian Opposition To Mark Fourth Anniversary Of Conflict
Dragging on since 2011, the Syrian Civil War has claimed more than 210,000 lives.
Myanmar Air Force Bomb Kills 4 In Chinese Village, China Steps Up Security
The border between China and Myanmar is porous, and thousands of people have fled across it as fighting has intensified in recent weeks.
Shami Witness: Alleged ISIS Sympathizer Mehdi Biswas' Bail Opposed By Indian Police
Police say they have conclusively linked Mehdi Biswas to "Shami Witness," a pro-ISIS Twitter account.
Scientists Reconstruct DNA Of Fascist Warrior From Semen Stains In Genetic Breakthrough Procedure
Forensic experts say they hope the breakthrough procedure could be used to solve cold cases.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Granted Special Powers Designed To Counter 'Imperialism'
The Obama administration has issued an executive order declaring the country an "extraordinary threat."
