Hungary Refutes Claims EU Blocked Hungary-Russia Nuclear Deal
The deal with Russia aims to expand Hungary's sole Soviet-era nuclear reactor, which provides around 40 percent of its electricity needs.
China's Top Judge Stresses Campaign Against Wrongful Convictions
China is estimated to execute thousands of people a year, the highest number per capita in the world.
Japanese Scientists Devise Way To Send Power Through Space With Microwaves
Japan's space agency claims the new technology could make solar power generation in space a possibility.
Harper Lee's 'Watchman' Release Under Investigation For Alleged Elder Abuse: Report
Lee's friends and acquaintances have given divided accounts of the 88-year-old author's mental health.
Putin Postpones Kazakhstan Visit, Cancels South Ossetia Meeting Amid Rumors Of Ill Health
The Russian president's Kazakhstan visit has been delayed indefinitely but the Kremlin dismisses health rumors.
Coast Guard Searches For Virginia Tech Student Who Fell Off Carnival Cruise Ship Near Bahamas
The identity of the 21-year-old student has not yet been released.
Turkey Calls To Ban Minecraft, Says Game Is 'Based On Violence'
"Minecraft," rated suitable for children aged 7 and over in the U.S., is widely considered less violent than other mainstream games.
Pakistan Rangers Raid Karachi Offices Of Controversial Political Party MQM, Killing One
The MQM party has been accused of violence and extortion by opposition parties, local authorities and international organizations.
Proposed Ban On Armor-Piercing Bullets Temporarily Halted After Outcry
The proposal drew objection from the National Rifle Association and from members of Congress.
Charlie Hebdo Attack Was 'Kind Of Inevitable': Former NSA Director Michael Hayden
Former NSA chief Michael Hayden also defended the NSA's alleged wiretapping as he addressed an audience at a think tank.
Wikimedia Foundation Sues NSA, DOJ Over Mass Surveillance Program
The media organization alleges that NSA’s use of “upstream” data collection violates the First and Fourth Amendments.
'Eco-Terrorist' Threat To Poison Baby Formula In New Zealand Over 1080 Pesticide Use
Suspected environmental activists threatened to contaminate infant formula unless the country banned a controversial pesticide.
American Gun Ownership Falls To Record Low: Survey
The General Social Survey suggests that more firearms are now concentrated in fewer hands than they were in the 1980s.
Ivory Coast's Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo Sentenced To 20 Years In Jail
Simone Gbagbo was accused of aiding her husband in organizing armed terror gangs that undermined the country's security.
Lily Groesbeck, Utah Baby Who Survived Fatal Crash, Is Improving
Authorities said that Lily Groesbeck was suspended upside down just above a frigid river for 14 hours.
More Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Paris Naval Site
A series of unauthorized drone flights over strategically sensitive areas have put French authorities on alert.
US Crude Prices To Fall To $40 A Barrel: Goldman Sachs
Oil prices had risen in January and February after falling by almost two-thirds over the last year.
Greece Update: Creditors Reject Reforms As Government Mulls Referendum
Greece's government has scrambled to secure an agreement with its European creditors that would avoid austerity measures.
Amazon Opens Storefront On Rival Alibaba's Tmall Website
Amazon's overseas operations have struggled to gain a foothold in the Chinese market, which is dominated by Alibaba.
Petrobras Investigation: Brazilian Court Sanctions Probe Into Top Politicians In Corruption Scandal
The Brazilian supreme court authorized investigators to probe several top politicians, including a former president, in a bribery case.
Eric Holder Prepared To Dismantle Ferguson Police Department If Necessary
A federal inquiry found widespread corruption and racism in the town's police force that the U.S. attorney general called "shocking."
Bali Nine Duo To Be Given Chance To Appeal Clemency Request Denial
Indonesia's planned execution of two Australian drug dealers has led to a major diplomatic clash between the two nations.
New Energy Harvesting Method Could Use Dry Ice To Power Life On Mars
Scientists have proposed an engine that makes use of the Leidenfrost effect to extract energy from dry ice.
Alexei Navalny, Putin And Kremlin Critic, Released After 15-Day Sentence
Alexei Navalny's imprisonment coincided with the murder of fellow Putin critic Boris Nemtsov.
Japan Considers MI6-Inspired Foreign Intelligence Agency: Report
The move is part of a wider shift toward empowering Japan in military and security matters.
Skid Row Homeless Man's True Identity Revealed
Charly Keundeu Keunang was previously arrested under a false identity he stole from a French man.
Prince William Receives Praise From Chinese For Condemning Elephant Poaching
China recently issued a one-year ban on the import of ivory, but activists say more is needed.
Snowden Leaks: New Zealand Conducting Mass Surveillance Of Pacific Islands Nations, Feeding Data To NSA
Documents revealed by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden show that New Zealand is conducting mass electronic surveillance of regional allies.
Libya Calls On UN To Loosen Arms Embargo That The UN Calls 'Almost Nonexistent'
In a speech before the Security Council, the Libyan ambassador said the world has not done enough to stop the spread of terrorism.
Hillary Clinton Promises To Release Emails Amid Investigation
Hillary Clinton is being investigated by a House committee after it was revealed she used a private email address and server for official work.
