South Korean Navy Officer Arrested For Allegedly Spying For China
The officer is alleged to have leaked military secrets to a Chinese agent. It follows the jailing of two officials from the same unit for passing classified information to arms dealers.
Samsung, Oppo Face Consumer Rights Lawsuit In China Over Pre-Installed Apps
A Chinese consumer rights group filed the lawsuit Thursday, seeking to force Samsung and Oppo to allow consumers to remove pre-installed apps from their devices.
MH17: Malaysia Pushes For UN Tribunal To Prosecute Suspects In Air Disaster
Countries pushing for justice over the downed airliner face a difficult task to persuade UN veto-holder Russia to cooperate in bringing suspects to trial.
Autism Diagnosis Can Be Helped By New Smell Test: Study
While most people automatically inhale a pleasant smell deeply, and seek to limit their breathing to avoid unpleasant ones, autistic children do not make this distinction, the study found.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement Faces Uncertain Future, Few Ways To Push For Change
Beijing's hard-line response to pro-democracy groups seems to be working ... at least for now.
Women's World Cup: Own Goal From England's Laura Bassett Puts Japan Through To Final Against US [VIDEO]
England defender Laura Bassett tried to clear a Japanese cross in the final minute of extra time, but sliced the ball past her own goalkeeper and into the net.
Episcopalians Vote To Allow Same-Sex Weddings In Churches
Even though a majority supported the change, church leaders acknowledged that some strongly disagreed with the move, and that the debate had been difficult and painful for some.
Grexit 'Almost Inevitable' Says Austrian Finance Minister
Austria's finance minister says Greece could "under no circumstances blackmail the European Commission and the euro countries."
Taiwan Water Park Fire: Number Of Injured From Formosa Fun Coast Park Blast Rises To 516
Almost 200 people are now in intensive-care units, and at least eight have life-threatening injuries, after colored powder sprayed on revelers caught fire at a concert.
North Korea Threatens US With 'Tougher Countermeasures' Over Human Rights Criticism
A U.S. report published this week branded North Korea's human rights record as "among the worst in the world," with public executions, political prison camps and torture.
Bullying In China: String Of Viral Videos Showing Children Abusing Peers Puts Issue To The Fore
Several videos posted online of children being bullied by their peers have prompted calls to strengthen China's child protection laws.
Hong Kong's Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Rocked By Gaffes, Scandals
The president of the city's Legislative Council has faced calls to step down, after leaked WhatsApp messages showed him apparently colluding with pro-Beijing lawmakers.
Manuel Noriega Apologizes For Abuses Under Panama's Military Regime
The former leader of Panama's military junta made the apology in his first interview in almost 20 years.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Bills Extending Gun Rights Into Law
The Wisconsin governor's move was in the works before last week's attack on the Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina.
Belgium Unfreezes Russian Assets Seized In Yukos Legal Fight
The Russian assets had been frozen because of a legal battle over $50 billion shareholders in a former Russian oil company were awarded, but didn't receive.
Al-Shabab Militants Killed In Raid On Somali Intelligence Compound, Attack Over
The assault is the latest in a string of attacks carried out by the jihadist group al-Shabab, targeting the Western-backed government in Somalia.
Greece Drawing Up Last-Ditch Proposal To Try And Avoid Default
The country is preparing a new proposal, encompassing some pension cuts, ahead of a meeting Monday that is seen as its last chance to secure a deal to avoid default.
Spider-Man Cannot Be Gay, Black, According To Leaked Sony Email
A list of "mandatory character traits" for the iconic character also said that he could not sell drugs, use foul language or smoke tobacco.
Western Companies In Russia Facing Grim Outlook
Despite economic sanctions, European and U.S. companies are continuing to operate in most sectors of Russia's economy -- but they are struggling.
China's Multi-Billion Dollar Loans To Venezuela Face Uncertain Future As Oil Prices Slump: Report
Venezuela is facing an economic crisis as an oil price slump hurts its key source of revenue.
China Withheld Medical Treatment To Force Confession In GSK Case, Says UK Investigator
Corporate investigator Peter Humphrey and his wife were convicted of stealing Chinese citizens' personal information.
Dallas Buyers Club Producers Demand Alleged Online Pirates Reveal Income In Lawsuit
Content companies have struggled to balance protecting their works from online piracy and avoiding bad publicity for harsh legal tactics.
State Department Ditches Waldorf Astoria Over China Spying Concerns
U.S. officials are suspicious of a "major renovation" planned by the iconic New York hotel’s new Chinese owners.
Hong Kong Reform Vote: Pro-Government Lawmakers Explain Bizarre Walkout Moments Before Vote
Just moments before the crucial vote, a group of pro-government lawmakers walked out of the chamber, prompting confusion and subsequent embarrassment.
Hong Kong Democracy: What Next For Political Reform, After Lawmakers Reject Beijing-Backed Plan
After lawmakers rejected a Beijing-backed plan for electoral reform, the city faces a political logjam.
Hong Kong Lawmakers Reject Political Reform Bill, Leaving Democratic Development Uncertain
While the bill's rejection is a political victory for the city's pro-democracy movement, it also leaves them with no obvious means to advance their agenda.
Hong Kong On High Alert As Lawmakers Debate Political Reform Bill
Protesters surrounded Hong Kong's legislature Wednesday, as lawmakers debated a bill that will define the city's political development.
Sepp Blatter May Seek To Stay On As FIFA President: Report
Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter may attempt to remain in his post, despite resigning amid a corruption scandal almost two weeks ago.
Zoo Animals Escape, 8 People Killed After Floods Strike Georgian Capital Tbilisi [PHOTOS]
At least 12 people died and a number of zoo animals escaped as heavy flooding hit the Georgian capital Tbilisi.
Kurdish-Led Forces Advance On Key ISIS-Held Town In Syria; Raising Prospect Of Cutting Off Group's Capital
The Kurds' advance has put the Islamic State group on the defensive after the militant organization had won a series of military victories in Iraq and Syria.
