Pope Francis' Cardinal Appointments Could Boost Catholic Church's Gains In Africa
Roughly 16 percent of the world’s Catholics now live in Africa, where the Catholic population grew almost 21 percent between 2005 and 2010.
Kuwait Lawmaker Under Fire For Alcohol Legalization Remarks: MP Proposes Overturning Drinking Ban At Concerts
Nabil al-Fadhl said he is facing charges of insulting the nation after supporting the legal sale of alcohol.
Who Is Habib Essid? Tunisia’s Prime Minister Candidate Was A Former Ben Ali Interior Minister
Habib Essid, who served as interior minister under Ben Ali, was selected after an agreement among political parties in the newly elected congress.
Diet Plans for 2015: The Best Ways To Lose Weight In The New Year
From Volumetrics to Flexitarianism, these diet plans could be just the thing to help you achieve your weight loss resolutions.
Jennifer Lopez Dance Again 2014: Twitter Reacts To HBO New Year’s Concert Documentary
The highly anticipated documentary chronicled the singer's blockbuster 2012 world tour.
Brazil New Year’s Eve 2015 Live Stream: Watch Brazil’s Copacabana Beach Online
The New Year's festivities on Rio's famed Copacabana Beach are expected to draw more than 1 million people.
Gambia's President Warns Coup Plotters: Yahya Jammeh Addresses Failed Takeover In New Year's Speech
Yahya Jammeh said Wednesday that those plotting against his government would never win.
New Year's Eve Around The World: How Is The Arrival Of 2015 Celebrated Across The Globe? [PHOTOS]
From the warm shores of Sydney Harbor to below-freezing Times Square, crowds have converged across the globe for exuberant celebrations ringing in the new year.
New Year's Eve Traditions Around The World 2015: How They Celebrate In Spain, Russia, Ireland And Other Nations
From throwing furniture out of windows to banging bread on walls, New Year's traditions take many unique forms around the world.
United Nations Live Stream: Watch The Security Council Emergency Vote On Palestine Statehood
The United Nations is set for an emergency vote on a Jordanian-sponsored resolution on Palestinian statehood.
New Year’s Eve 2015: New York City Free Events Include Fireworks, Times Square Celebration And Dance Parties
As expensive as New Year's Eve can be in New York, the city still has a variety of fun, free activities if you know where to look.
Eric Garner Prosecutor Might Run For Congress: Dan Donovan 'Seriously Considering' Bid In Special Election
Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan said Tuesday that he had received many supportive calls urging him to run.
Korean Air 'Nut Rage' Investigation: Cho Hyun-ah Faces Charges After Court Approves Arrest Of Former Executive For Plane Delay
A court ruled that authorities are legally warranted in arresting Cho Hyun-ah for delaying a plane over a bag of macadamia nuts.
Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal Sentences Islamist Leader To Death Amid Calls For Nationwide Strike
The ruling comes as a prominent Islamist group calls for nationwide strikes to protest the verdict.
Gambia Military Coup? Capital Locked Down By Soldiers Amid Reports Of Heavy Gunfire
Reports suggest that soldiers attempted to stage a coup while Gambia's president was on a trip abroad.
How Will The AirAsia QZ8501 Bodies Be Identified? Indonesian Police Begin Search For DNA Evidence
Based on the precedent set by previous airline disasters, experts are likely set to begin a long process of identifying the remains.
South Sudan Crisis: UN Uses Nile River Border Crossing To Deliver Food Aid Amid Threat Of 'Hunger Catastrophe'
The aid shipment marks the first time the highly militarized corridor between South Sudan and Sudan has been used by the U.N. since 2011.
AirAsia QZ8501 Search: How Do Airplanes Disappear In The Age Of Modern Technology?
In an age when cell phones can be located in an instant, how does a modern commercial jet plane simply vanish?
Boko Haram Insurgency: Cameroon's Military Carries Out First Airstrike Against Nigerian Militant Group
Boko Haram has stepped up its attacks on both sides of the border in recent weeks, raising concerns that it could begin to threaten Cameroon’s security.
Police Body Cameras: Study Shows Technology Can Prevent Officer Abuse
Experts have hailed the push for more widespread use of body camera technology but warn that significant questions remain about the practice.
Sweden Prostitution Laws: Success Overstated As Sex Industry Shifts From The Streets To The Internet
Sweden says it's combating prostitution by going after johns, but all that's really happening is that sex workers have gone online.
Germany Protests 2014: Protesters Sing Christmas Carols At Anti-Islam March
An estimated 17,500 people took part in an "anti-Islamization" march in Dresden on Monday.
Brooklyn Police Shooting: NYPD Officers Unite Against De Blasio
Rank-and-file officers, some of minority background, are aligning against the NYC mayor after two cops were shot dead in Brooklyn.
Tunisia Presidential Elections: Essebsi Declared Winner Amid Clashes
Front-runner Beji Caid Essebsi was proclaimed the winner of the country’s presidential runoff election, with 55.68 percent of the vote.
Pope Francis Slams Church Bureaucracy: Lists The Vatican's '15 Sins'
Pope Francis used his annual Christmas address to deliver a denunciation to the gathered cardinals, bishops and priests.
Ebola Crisis Update: UN Chief Urges West Africa To Set Aside Cultural Traditions To Conquer Epidemic
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that West Africans need to abide by health protocols.
North Korea Nuclear Weapons: Why The Communist State Remains A Threat
North Korea’s authoritarian regime has long used its nuclear capabilities to threaten the interests of Washington and its allies in East Asia.
Listeria Apple Outbreak: CDC Warns Americans To Avoid Caramel Treats After 28 Infected With Listeriosis
Health officials have linked caramel apples to a listeria outbreak that has killed five people and hospitalized 21 others.
Algeria Launches Inquiry Into Death Of Albert Ebosse: New Autopsy Claims Cameroon Soccer Player Was Killed
A new post-mortem test indicated that the 24-year-old player was beaten to death in a locker room back in August.
Israel Election 2015: Netanyahu Leverages European Censure For Domestic Political Support
It's still unclear whether his strategy will be an effective one with Israeli voters.