US Officials To Begin Historic Talks With Cuba Amid Thawing Relations
A month after U.S. President Barack Obama announced a radical shift in America’s policy on Cuba, diplomatic talks have begun.
New Senate Intelligence Committee Head Asks White House To Return CIA Torture Report
The new head of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has asked Obama to return the 6,900-page report on CIA's interrogation practices.
Paris Mayor Threatens To Sue Fox News Over Erroneous 'No-Go Zones' Reports
Fox News had reported of "no-go zones" in Europe where it claimed non-Muslims are afraid to go.
Paris Attacks: Four Men Face Charges Over Alleged Links To Amedy Coulibaly, Kosher Supermarket Gunman
The four men, aged 20 to 28, are the first to face charges in a case related to the attacks in Paris between Jan. 7 and Jan. 9.
Turkish Police Detain At Least 20 On Charges Of Bugging Erdogan's Phone Lines
The move by Turkish authorities is the latest in a series of crackdowns on perceived foes of President Erdogan within the administration.
UN Warns Of Increase In Global Unemployment, Says Bringing It Down A 'Daunting Task'
The United Nations said that high levels of unemployment among young people could eventually lead to "social unrest."
Australia Raises Terror Threat Level For Police To 'High' Amid Security Fears
The measure brings the threat level for police in line with that for the general public, which was raised in September last year.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Urges Alliance, Dialogue With Arab World To Combat Terrorism
Foreign ministers from 28 EU nations have gathered in Brussels for a summit being held in the wake of the attacks in Paris.
ISIS Releases At Least 200 Yazidis Held Captive In Iraq For Over 6 Months
A Kurdish military commander said that most of the prisoners released bore signs of abuse and neglect.
Richest 1% Will Have More Wealth Than Remaining 99% By 2016: Oxfam Study
An Oxfam study has found that the richest 80 people currently have the same amount of collective wealth as those in the bottom 3.5 billion.
ISIS In Afghanistan, Says Senior Army Official; Militants Have 'Raised Black Flags' In Southern Provinces
Reports of ISIS' presence in Afghanistan follow the release of a video showing militants from the region pledging loyalty to the group.
At Least 2 Undiscovered Planets Could Be Hidden Near The Edge Of Solar System: Study
There could be at least two planets waiting to be discovered in the icy darkness beyond Pluto.
Elon Musk Outlines Plans For Space Internet, Says Human Colonies On Mars Would Need Internet Too
SpaceX founder Musk has outlined plans for his ambitious $10 billion space Internet venture.
Election 2016: Mitt Romney Says He's Giving 'Serious Consideration' To Third Presidential Bid
Some Republicans have urged the two-time presidential candidate to sit out the 2016 race, fearing another failure.
Boko Haram Crisis: African Nations Mull Deploying Multinational Force To Fight Islamist Militants
The Nigerian Islamist group had, last week, allegedly killed over 2,000 people, including women and children, in the town of Baga.
Raif Badawi Flogging: Saudi Arabia Postpones Second Round Of Lashes On Medical Grounds
Badawi was found guilty of blasphemy last year and sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes spread over 20 weeks.
Humans Pushing Marine Life Toward 'Major Extinction' Event: Study
According to a new study, unless immediate action is taken to mitigate the threat, marine ecosystems could soon become extinct.
US To Deploy Over 400 Troops To Train And Equip Moderate Syrian Rebels
The training, which may start as early as March, will be carried out in Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Pope Francis Advises Limits On Free Speech, Urges People To Refrain From Mocking Faith, Religion
The pope, in his comments, also condemned violence carried out in the name of religion, calling it an "aberration."
Italian Aid Workers Abducted In Syria Arrive In Rome After Being Freed
According to unconfirmed reports, the two women were freed after the Italian government paid a multimillion-dollar ransom.
New Study Casts Doubts Over Role Of Meteorites As 'Building Blocks' Of Planets
According to the findings of a new study, meteorites may have been byproducts of planetary formation rather than their building blocks.
Pakistan-Based Militants Planning Attacks In India Ahead Of Obama's Visit: Indian Army Official
An Indian army official said that at least 200 militants, assisted by the Pakistani army, were waiting to "infiltrate into the Indian side."
US Court Dismisses 'Attempted Genocide' Lawsuit Against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The 'genocide' lawsuit, filed by a U.S. human rights group, had alleged that Narendra Modi was complicit in 2002 Gujarat riots.
Obama, Cameron Vow To Fight Against 'Distorted Ideology' Of Islamist Extremists
The united resolve by President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron comes ahead of the latter's two-day trip to Washington.
Assad Blames 'Short-Sighted' Western Leaders For France Attacks, Urges Intel Sharing to Fight Terrorism
Syrian President Bashar Assad also urged countries to share intelligence to combat terrorism.
Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Outsmarts Insects, Gives Up Some Prey To Capture More
A new study finds that the behavior of the insectivorous plant might be the result of millions of years of evolution and natural selection.
Europe Faces 'Most Serious Terrorist Threat' Since 9/11 From Returning Jihadists: Europol Chief
Rob Wainwright said that nearly 5,000 EU nationals who have joined jihadists in the Middle East could return and carry out Paris-style attacks.
US Court Begins Trial Against Palestinian Authority, Palestine Liberation Organization Over Terror Charges
Relatives of U.S. nationals, who were killed and injured in Jerusalem attacks between 2002 and 2004, have demanded $1 billion in damages.
Legalize Same-Sex Relationships, UN Chief Urges India, Says Anti-Gay Law Breeds Intolerance
Ban Ki-moon's comments came amid outrage among activists over statements by an Indian politician outlining plans to make gays "normal."
Hosni Mubarak, Deposed Egyptian Ruler, Could Walk Free After Court Orders Retrial In Corruption Case
The Egyptian Court of Cassation dropped the only remaining charge against Hosni Mubarak, paving the way for his potential release.