Train Shooting In France: Shooter Arrested After 3 Injured On Board, Terrorism A Possibility
A suspect is arrested after being subdued by U.S. Marines. French actor Jean-Hugues Anglade is said to be among the injured.
Yemen Conflict 2015: Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill Dozens Of Civilians As Fighting Escalates In Taiz
Saudi-led airstrikes killed at least 65 people in Taiz during an effort to drive out Houthi rebels from the province, Doctors Without Borders said.
In Somalia, African Union Apologizes For Wedding's Civilian Deaths, Vows Impartial Investigation
The organization's Somalia envoy apologized Friday for a rampage last month in which AU troops killed seven people.
South Korea Public Calls On Anti-North Korea Broadcasts To Continue As Tensions Escalate
The loudspeaker broadcasts near the border threaten to destabilize the region, as both South and North Korea have their countries on high alert.
Pakistan Anti-Taliban Airstrikes Kill At Least 43 In North Waziristan As Campaign Advances
The Pakistani military says it has entered the late stages of a campaign to drive Taliban militants away from the Afghan border.
Iran Nuclear Deal: Iranian American Jews Express Deep Concerns Ahead Of Congressional Vote
The broader Jewish community in the U.S. remains split over an accord with Tehran, but American Jews from Iran overwhelmingly oppose it.
Iran Nuclear Deal: Britain Set To Reopen Tehran Embassy Closed Four Years Ago As Countries See Eased Relations
The embassy was closed four years ago after demonstrators stormed and ransacked it. Now, after the nuclear deal, the countries are upgrading their relations.
Malaysia ISIS Recruits: Counterterrorism Police Detain 10 Suspected Islamic State Group Militants
Those arrested included six security forces personnel, a former interior designer and a kindergarten teacher. The country has struggled to counter the lure of ISIS ideology.
Turkey Detains 40 Left-Wing Militant Suspects Amid Rising Attacks On Turkish Security Forces
Turkey has detained at least 40 left-wing suspected militants following an attack on guards outside a popular tourist site in Istanbul.
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Builds Barbed Wire Border Fence After Multiple Defections
The defection of people from two families has prompted the reclusive state to install barbed-wire fences at the border of South Korea.
Typhoid In Yarmouk: Palestinians In Syria Suffering Outbreak In Refugee Camp, UN Confirms
The Palestinian camp has experienced an escalating humanitarian crisis amid a harsh government blockade and growing ISIS influence.
Qatar Migrant Labor Rights: Country Launches New Payment Model To Address International Concerns Over Worker Abuses
The Persian Gulf state, which will host soccer's World Cup in 2022, has come under intense scrutiny for the exploitation of migrant laborers.
Scientific Discovery: Rare Whistling Language Offers Researchers Unique Insight Into Communication
The ancient language, which sounds like a bird tweet, is still spoken by about 10,000 people in a northeastern mountainous region of Turkey.
Iran Nuclear Deal: 340 Rabbis Sign Letter Calling On Congress To Endorse Nuclear Accord
The Jewish leaders sign an open letter seeking to counter the notion that the Jewish establishment largely opposes the accord.
Could Egypt President Sisi's Anti-Terror Legislation Prompt Expanded Muslim Brotherhood Crackdown?
Many fear the country's new anti-terror legislation will be used to advance a vicious crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood and other political opponents.
Israel And Hamas At Negotiating Table? Long-Term Agreement Could See End To Fighting, Blockade
A long-term ceasefire would include an easing of the blockade on Gaza and a commitment from Hamas to end attacks on Israel.
Boston Restaurant Week 2015: Best Deals, Recommendations And Reservation Tips
With more than 150 participating restaurants, Dine Out Boston might well be the best time of year for food lovers.
President Buhari Gives Nigeria's Military 3 Months To Defeat Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to defeat the militant group, ordering chiefs Thursday to end the violence in just three months.
Under Egypt President Sisi, World Famous Muslim University Al-Azhar Faces Global Backlash
In recent years, Egypt's Al-Azhar University's reputation has faded as its leadership has backed controversial government policies.
Palestine Human Rights: Palestinian Authority Accused Of Torturing Man For Criticizing Government On Social Media
A Palestinian student alleges he was beaten while in police custody. A rights group has brought a rare lawsuit on his behalf.
Dubai Aquarium Sand Tiger Shark Artificial Insemination? Preservation Program Launched To Save Endangered Species
Without human intervention, such as a groundbreaking effort in the United Arab Emirates, the species may survive just three more decades.
Flight MH370 Update: Flaperon Shows Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane Intact On Indian Ocean Floor, Expert Says
The remnants of Flight MH370 found on Reunion Island indicates the flight may have run out of fuel.
John Kerry On Iran Nuclear Deal: Could Help International Relations, Aid In Anti-ISIS Fight
The U.S. secretary of state said Tuesday that Iranian officials have expressed interest in addressing regional issues if the nuclear deal is finalized.
Butterfly Species Face Extinction By 2050, Scientists Warn
Scientists say butterflies, beyond their natural beauty, are important for the ecosystem. But due to drought, a number of species face possible extinction.
Flight MH370 Investigation: Maldives Wreckage From Missing Plane Or Just A Surfboard?
The island nation joined a multinational regional search for the airliner amid reports of sightings of possible plane wreckage, but many doubt the debris actually came from a plane.
Haiti Elections 2015: Fear Of Violence Kept Some Voters Home, But Process Went 'Fairly Smoothly,' Witness Says
More than two dozen polling stations were reportedly closed because of violence, but international observers say the parliamentary elections Sunday were successful overall.
Space Station Astronauts Prepare To Feast On Space-Grown Vegetables
"Tomorrow we'll eat the anticipated veggie harvest," International Space Station crew member Scott Kelly tweeted, in anticipation of the feast.
Immigration Campaign 2015: US Launches Advertisements To Dissuade Central Americans And Mexicans From Crossing Border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency ads warn Central American and Mexican people about the risks of illegally crossing the American border.
Spanish Authorities Accused Of 'Outrageous' Violation Of UK Sovereignty In Gibraltar
Tensions between Spain and Britain resurfaced when Spanish authorities chased smuggler ships into British waters around the Rock of Gibraltar.
Slender Man Stabbing Case: Wisconsin Judge To Rule Whether 13-Year-Old Girls Accused Of Attempted Homicide Will Be Moved To Juvenile Court System
Wisconsin prosecutors are arguing two 13-year-old girls should be tried not as juveniles but as adults for allegedly stabbing a classmate a total of 19 times.
