White House Reaffirms Support For Pro-Democracy Movement In Hong Kong In Response To Petition
Nearly 200,000 people had signed the petition, titled "Support Hong Kong Democracy and Prevent A Second Tiananmen Massacre in Hong Kong."
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp To Buy Property Listings Site Move For $950M
The deal will give News Corp an 80 percent stake in Move Inc, which owns two real estate listings websites.
White House Says 'Near Certainty' Policy To Prevent Civilian Deaths Not Valid In Iraq And Syria: Report
Many civilians have reportedly been killed in the U.S.-led airstrikes in northern Syria and Iraq.
Hong Kong Protests Little Affected By National Day As Thousands Take To The Streets
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters thronged the streets of Hong Kong early on Wednesday even as China celebrates its 65th National Day.
Australian Police Arrest Melbourne Resident Accused Of Funding Terrorism
Hassan El Sabsabi, 23, has been accused of providing money to a U.S. citizen fighting for a terrorist organization in Syria.
New Afghan Government Takes Charge, To Sign Security Pact With US
The Bilateral Security Agreement reportedly allows for a small force of 9,800 U.S. troops to remain in Afghanistan after 2014.
Occupy Central Leaders Reject Calls To End Protests, Set Deadline For Reforms
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, however, said that Beijing will not be “coerced into submission” by the protests.
ISIS Releases Second Edition Of Its 'Lend Me Your Ears' Propaganda Series Featuring John Cantlie
In the new video, Cantlie mocks the American strategy of employing air power combined with local ground forces in Iraq and Syria.
Burmese And Sri Lankan Extremists Join Hands To 'Protect Buddhism' From Jihadists
Ashin Wirathu, leader of the notorious 969 group in Myanmar, said on Sunday that he is joining hands with Sri Lanka's Bodu Bala Sena.
UK Voices Concerns Over Protests As Crowds Swell In Hong Kong's Streets, Calls For Move Toward Democracy
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in the streets of Hong Kong on Monday, defying repeated calls by police to disperse.
Investors Withdraw Billions From Pimco Following Bill Gross' Resignation
Analysts have predicted that, in coming months, investors could pull out nearly 30 percent of the $2 trillion managed by Pimco.
Kabul Blast Kills 7 As Ashraf Ghani Is Sworn In As Afghanistan's President
Ashraf Ghani's swearing-in is expected to mark an end to the political gridlock gripping Afghanistan since the elections in June.
Indonesian Province Passes Draconian Law Against Gay Sex
The law also lays out punishments for unmarried people engaging in displays of affection, people found guilty of adultery and underage sex.
ISIS Strongholds Across Syria Targeted In Fresh Airstrikes
“Massive explosions” were reported in 31 locations around Raqqa as training camps and hideouts of the Islamic State group were hit.
Palestinian President's UN Speech 'Offensive' And 'Counterproductive:' US
In his address to the U.N. General Assembly on Friday, Abbas had accused Israel of carrying out a “war of genocide” in the Gaza Strip.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Hit With US Court Summons Over 2002 Riots
Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat in 2002 when riots broke out between majority Hindus and minority Muslim minority community.
Denmark Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition In Iraq With F-16 Jets; UK Debates Military Action
The Scandinavian nation also will send 250 pilots and support staff to the region.
US Ready To Soften Stance On Iran Nuclear Deal: Report
Under the purported new deal, Iran would be allowed to keep 4,500 centrifuges, many more than the previous U.S. demand of 1,500.
Nearly 300 Migrants, Mostly Syrians, Refuse To Disembark In Cyprus After Rescue
345 migrants, mainly women and children, had been rescued from a small fishing boat about 50 nautical miles off the coast of Cyprus.
ISIS Airstrikes Video: Pentagon Releases Footage Showing Airstrikes On ISIS-Controlled Refineries
The airstrikes on 12 refineries near Al Hasakah, Al Mayadin and Abu Kamal were carried out late on Wednesday and early on Thursday.
Scotland Yard Arrests 9 People, Including Islamist Preacher, For 'Encouraging Terrorism'
Anjem Choudary — a self-styled preacher and former head of banned Islamist group Islam4UK — is reportedly among the nine people arrested.
Ikea Signs Agreements With 2 Indian States To Open Stores In The Country
Ikea is one of the first foreign companies to get the government’s approval to invest in India's $500 billion retail market.
Fresh Airstrikes In Northeast Syria Kill 19, Including 5 Civilians, Human Rights Monitor Says
The overnight attacks came just a few hours after airstrikes late on Wednesday, which targeted ISIS-controlled oilfields in eastern Syria.
UK Close To Joining Airstrikes Against ISIS In Iraq As Cameron Seeks Parliament's Approval
The British prime minister reportedly said that “past mistakes” should not be an “excuse for indifference or inaction” in the fight against ISIS.
ISIS-Controlled Areas Near Turkish Border Targeted In Second Day Of Airstrikes In Syria
There has, so far, been no confirmation from the Pentagon that the attacks near Kobane in Syria were carried out by the U.S.-led coalition.
Dozens Killed, 350,000 Displaced By Floods In Northeast India
The floods, caused by three days of torrential rains, have killed a total of 55 people in two states in the country's northeast.
Abu Qatada To Walk Free After Jordan Court Clears Him Of Terror Charges
The decision comes just three months after the radical Salafist preacher was acquitted of conspiring in a 1998 bombing plot in Jordan.
India Strips Watchdog Agency Of Powers To Cap Prices Of Nonessential Drugs
In July, the agency had capped prices of over 100 nonessential drugs, triggering protests by many pharmaceutical companies.
David Cameron To Seek Support In Parliament For Airstrikes Against ISIS In Iraq: Reports
David Cameron had, on Tuesday, said that the U.K could “not opt out of” the fight against the Islamic State group.
Space Dust Findings Raise Doubts Over Cosmic Inflation 'Proof'
A new study has cast further doubt about a claim that scientists have found proof of how fast the universe expanded following the Big Bang.