Europe Travel Deals: With Euro Weakening, Americans Can Travel For Cheap As Dollar Exchange Rate Drops
The euro dropped 10-15 percent over the last year, translating into hundreds of extra euros for food, lodging and beer for travelers.
Ukraine Talks In January: France, Germany Only Want To Meet With Russia If 'Progress' Is Possible
France's Hollande and Germany's Merkel want to meet with Ukrainian and Russian leaders, but they don't want to waste their time.
Germany Pegida Marches: Thousands Of German Counter-Protesters Expected To March Against Anti-Islamic Group
Thousands supporting Islamic asylum seekers will march against PEGIDA, an anti-Islamic group in Germany, on Monday.
How To Time Travel On New Year's Day -- And Celebrate It Twice
With just a couple thousand dollars, you can have twice as much Champagne at the stroke of midnight.
Obama Reaching Out To Russia Behind The Scenes, Kissinger Used To Woo Putin
The Obama administration tried to heal its relationship with Russia behind the scenes this year, according to a Bloomberg report.
Abbas: Palestine To Join International Criminal Court, Will Seek War Crimes Charges Against Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said his government wants Israeli leaders to stand trial for actions during the summer 2014 Gaza conflict.
Vladimir Putin's 15 Years In Power: 5 Ways Russia Has Changed
Vladimir Putin celebrates 15 years in power on Wednesday. A lot has changed since he became president on New Year's Eve 1999.
Putin Praises 'Return' Of Crimea, Sends Out New Year's Greetings To US, Moldova
The Russian president snubbed the leaders of Ukraine, Poland and the Baltic states, all who were vocal critics in 2014.
US To Move 150 Tanks To Europe In Response To Ukraine Crisis
The tanks will either stay in Germany or be deployed to the Baltics where increased Russian military activity has unnerved NATO states.
Moscow Protests Live Stream: Watch Russian Demonstrations Against Alexey Navalny Ruling
Supporters of opposition leader Alexey Navalny organized protests around Russia Tuesday. Police were expected to respond with force.
Chinese Man Jailed 13 Years For Eating Tigers
Tigers were electrocuted and butchered on the spot for the man, who paid over $70,000 for their meat to serve up to friends and colleagues.
Snap Elections In Greece Fuel Euro, Market Uncertainty
Unsure of what party will come to power in debt-riddled Greece, European traders predict little growth leading up to January's election.
Man Receives Death Sentence For 'Insulting The Prophet' In Mauritania
A Mauritania court recommend Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir be shot under Shariah, or Islamic law.
Where To Watch 'The Interview' In Theaters On Christmas Day
"The Interview" will hit a few theaters Christmas Day. Here's a list of the limited theaters that are screening the contentious film.
Sony Will Screen 'The Interview' On Christmas Day In Major Reversal Of Earlier Decision
"The Interview" will be screened Thursday, both in theaters and on-demand. "The president applauds Sony's decision," a spokesman said.
Tibetan Woman Self-Immolates And Dies In Protest Of Chinese Rule; Family Apprehended By Police For Questioning
The 19- or 20-year-old woman's charred body was seen being removed by police. She is the 135th self-immolation in China since 2011.
North Korea's Internet Down Days After US Promises 'Proportional Response' To Sony Hack
North Korea's Internet is spotty, but it has seen more troubles than usual in the last 24 hours. It could be a response to the Sony hack.
North Korea Cyberwarfare: What We Know About The DPRK's 1,800 Hackers After The Sony Attack
They're often handpicked from North Korean universities, begin training at around 17 years of age -- and make a lot of money.
South Korea Nuclear Plants Hold Security Drills Following Hack
A hack that exposed blueprints of nuclear equipment prompted South Korean nuclear officials to order two days of security drills.
Gifts For Musicians 2014: 5 Fun Presents For Music-Loving People
Looking for a great gift for a music-maker? Here's five that will bring happiness to the musician or music lover in your life.
Florida Gay Marriage Ban: Supreme Court Will Not Extend Stay, Marriages Could Start January 6
The Supreme Court will not extend a stay in Florida's long battle between gay marriage advocates and opponents.
Mother Of 7 Murdered Children In Cairns, Australia, Is Arrested
The woman, who was found with knife wounds, appears to be the only suspect.
Hawaii Lava Flow Update: Marketplace, Pahoa Village Center Could Be Hit By Christmas
Lava flow from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano will hit a shopping center by Christmas. Residents and the state government are preparing for disaster.
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga Drive Islamic State From Mount Sinjar; Hundreds Of Trapped Yazidis Liberated
Kurdish peshmerga, which were driven from Mount Sinjar earlier this year, liberated the region from the Islamic State Thursday.
Best Putin Quotes From Russian President’s Annual Press Conference
The Russian president once again brought out the symbol of the Russian bear to illustrate that he would not back down under Western pressure.
US Cuba Relations: Guantanamo Bay Will Not Be Closed As Part Of Thaw, White House Says
The U.S. and Cuba are set to re-establish relations, but the U.S. says returning Guantanamo Bay isn't in the cards.
Russian Ruble Crisis: Russian Journalists Split Along Ideological Lines With Economic Outlooks
The ruble crisis is overstated, says Russian state-owned media. Kremlin-critical outlets, however, are piling on and linking the crisis to Ukraine.
Peshawar Taliban Attack Update: Pakistan Lifts Moratorium On Death Penalty With 800 Terror Suspects On Death Row
Pakistan will begin issuing approval for executions "within a day or two," following a Taliban attack that killed 141, including 132 children in Peshawar.
Christmas Day Movies 2014: December 25 Theater Releases Include Family Flicks, Satires And Thrillers
Christmas Day movie releases this year include "Unbroken," "Into The Woods" and "Leviathan."
Peshawar School Taliban Attack Reactions: Black Profile Pictures Seen On Facebook As Mourners Express Grief, Anger On Social Media
The Taliban attack on a Pakistani school has prompted many to change their social media photos to black boxes. Some have called for revenge.
