Kerry, In Pakistan, Says Obama Has Timeline For Ending Drone Strikes
The U.S. Secretary of State made a pseudo-promise that drone strikes in Pakistan may end "very, very soon."
S&P 500 Goes Above 1,700 Points For The First Time Ever
The bellwether stock index reaches a record high on Thursday morning after an encouraging jobs report from the Labor Department.
Zimbabwe Elections Results, Still Being Counted, Are Already Contested By Opposition Leader Tsvangirai
The vote count for the Zimbabwe elections has begun, but the opposition party is already contesting the results.
Bangladesh Declares Illegal Largest Islamist Party, Jamaat-e-Islami, Blocking It From Fielding Candidates In Next Year's Election; Appeal Planned
Overruling protesters, a Bangladesh high court banned the Islamist opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami from running in the next elections.
Eurozone Increases Manufacturing Output, Led By Germany and Italy
Manufacturing output rose in Europe, fueling speculation that recovery may be around the corner.
O.J. Simpson Paroled For 2008 Armed Robbery In Las Vegas, But Not Getting Out Just Yet
The notorious former football player is currently serving a 33-year sentence in a Nevada prison for kidnapping and armed robbery.
Egypt’s Military-Backed Government Orders Breakup Of Violent Sit-In Protest In Support Of Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi
Egypt's interim military-backed government ordered the Interior Ministry to break up violent sit-in protests around Cairo.
Did Syria's Assad Just Start An Instagram Account?
In an apparent effort to bolster Assad's image, an Instagram account cropped up last week posting positive pictures of the Syrian leader.
Syria: Signs of Civilian Massacre In North Near Aleppo; Hundreds Reported Dead, Including Children
More civilians have been killed in Syria, as rebel and government forces battle over several strategic areas.
Wikileaks Whistle-Blower Bradley Manning Acquitted Of Aiding The Enemy, The Most Serious Charge. Convicted Of Five Other Counts Of Espionage And Theft
The WikiLeaks whistle-blower was convicted of five counts of espionage and acquitted of the most serious charge, aiding the enemy.
New York State Court Upholds Reversal Of New York City's Sugary Drink Ban, Makes It Constitutionally OK To Drink Large Sugary Drinks
It is once again legal to sell, purchase and consume drinks larger than 16 ounces in New York City, a state appellate court ruled Tuesday.
Mideast Peace Talks Day Two: Obama Gets Personally Involved In Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
The president is meeting with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Washington -- the first direct talks between both sides since 2010.
BP’s Compensation Fund For 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf Of Mexico Spill Is Drying Up
BP has to add another $200 million to its rapidly depleting fund for survivors of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy.
Barclays Raising $9 Billion After Capital Shortfall Bigger Than Expected
After new regulations were passed in June in the UK, Barclays is scrambling to fill a $20 billion hole that appeared in its balance sheet.
8 Injured In Philadelphia Explosion, Second Building Collapse Of The Summer
In southern Philadelphia, one person has been seriously burned and seven others have been hurt. No deaths have been reported.
In Washington, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Begin With Heads Held High And Expectations Low
After 20 years of stalling, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are finally sitting down for direct talks.
50 Killed In Car Bombings Across Iraq, Latest String In Series Of Escalated Violence
A coordinated string of 15 to 17 car bombs killed about 50 people in southern Iraq and around Baghdad Monday.
Saudi Prince Warns Of Kingdom's Over-Dependence On Oil Exports; Another Prince 'Defects' From Royal Family
While one prince warns the Saudis about being overly dependent on oil exports, another publicly blasts the royal family.
US CIA Operatives Training Syrian Rebels On Secret Bases In Jordan, Turkey: LATimes
The CIA training reportedly lasts two weeks and involves learning how to use Russian weapons.
Kickstarter Removes Page For Controversial Pick-up Artist “Seduction Book,” Apologizes
The start-up website apologized publicly after a book proposal that feminists argued advocated for sexual assault was allowed to be fully funded.
Top Israel Rabbi Yona Metzger Under House Arrest On Suspicions Of Corruption, Also Faces Sexual Molestation Accusation
A leader of the orthodox Jewish community has been placed under house arrest on suspicion of stealing from non-profit organizations.
Apple 1 Computer Model, One Of Steve Jobs's Originals, Will Be Auctioned At Christie's, Expected To Fetch $500,000
An original Apple 1 computer, built in the late 70's will go up at Christie's next week.
UPDATED: Jewish Israeli Man Screaming 'Allahu Akbar' Gets Shot And Killed At Western Wall In Jerusalem
A Jewish man was shot and killed by security guards Fri. after he began shouting "Allahu Akbar" in a crowded place.
Microsoft, Chinese Video Company PPTV Collaborate To Make World's First And Largest Cloud Video Service
Microsoft is expanding its overseas operations and its China footprint by partnering with video sharing service PPTV.
All-Female, Mostly White Jury Chosen For Trial Of George Zimmerman In Shooting Of Trayvon Martin
The jury selection process for the trial of Florida neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman has concluded.
Exodus International, Former Gay Conversion Therapy Group, Apologizes To Gay Community, Closes Up Shop
One of the U.S.'s foremost "gay conversion therapy" groups announced it is closing up shop on Thursday.
30 Dead By Suicide Bomb In Pakistan Aimed At Provincial Legislator
A suicide bomber targeted the funeral of a local businessman in northern Pakistan, killing 30, including one local legislator.
British Ministry Of Defense Lays Off 4,480 Soldiers In Latest Downsizing
The Ministry of Defense announced around 5,000 British soldiers are now out of a job.
Pentagon Announces Women Will Train For Elite Combat Roles, Starting In 2015
The U.S. military is announcing a plan to integrate women into more elite combat roles, such as the Navy SEALS and Army Rangers.
Afghan Pres. Hamid Karzai Announces New Peace Talks With Taliban In Qatar
Afghan President Karzai announced at a handover ceremony Tuesday that the Afghan government will begin to engage with the Taliban.
