Late Saudi King Abdullah Leaves (Relative) Legacy As Women's Rights Advocate
Although he was met with resistance from conservatives, King Abdullah advocated for more rights for Saudi women.
UN Holds Meeting Discussing Growing Anti-Semitism Around The World
In his keynote address to the General Assembly, French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy denounced the “plague" of anti-Jewish violence.
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Dies From Pneumonia At Age 90, State Media Confirms
After being hospitalized since early January, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud has died.
Deflategate Update: Tom Brady Denies Any Knowledge Of Underinflated Balls
Two press conferences later, no one on the New England Patriots side is taking responsibility for Deflategate.
Pope Francis Awarded Honorary Sommelier Diploma, Debunks "Teetotaler" Rumor
The pope again shows that his knowledge of wine goes beyond the sacramental.
North Korea Denies Existence Of Prison Camps After Defector Recants Details Of Imprisonment
North Korea's state-run news agency claims widely reported prison camps do not exist.
Japan ISIS Hostages: Goto's Wife Received Ransom Emails In November, Months Before 72-Hour Ultimatum
The Islamic State group is demanding $200 million for the release of two Japanese citizens in the next 72 hours.
Pope Francis Visit To Typhoon-Hit Tacloban In Philippines Supercharged Otherwise Slow Rebuilding
Rebuilding typhoon-hit Tacloban in the Philippines was dragging until the pope said he would visit. Suddenly it was like a miracle occurred.
Papal Visit In The Philippines: Pope Francis' Progressive Catholicism Finds Adepts In A Conservative Country
The pope's four-day visit brings a message of modern Catholicism where tradition historically ruled.
Charlie Hebdo In China: Limited Press Freedom Will Prevent Similar Attacks, State Media Says
For Chinese state media, the attack on Charlie Hebdo is a validation of the country's limits on press freedom.
Shanghai Stampede: Chinese Media Criticized Amid Conflicting Reports And Confusion
Questions about what really happened and journalistic ethics continue to surround the New Year's Eve stampede that left 36 people dead.
Ling Jihua Corruption Probe: Communist Party Already Plans To Control Commentary
Ling Jihua's fate will likely mirror that of fellow disgraced politician Bo Xilai, and so will Chinese media coverage.
Did Kim Jong-Un Order The Sony Hack Over 'The Interview' Movie?
It's unlikely the North Korean dictator directly ordered the hacking of Sony, but that doesn't mean his cyberwarriors don't obey him.
North Korea Marks Third Anniversary Of Kim Jong Il's Death; International Community Weighs In
Three years after Kim Jong Il's death, the official mourning period for the leader is finally over.
China Ignores Deadline In South China Sea Arbitration Case, Dismisses Claims by Philippines
Arbitration may be the only way the Philippines can compete with China over territorial claims, but Beijing is refusing to participate.
Chicago And New York Consider City-Government Sponsored Uber-Like Taxi App
Chicago and New York are considering rolling out their own "e-hail" taxi apps that could beat Uber and Lyft.
Los Angeles Tornado: California Severe Rain Expected To Continue To Next Week
After the West Coast was battered by heavy rains and strong winds last week, forecasts are predicting more of the same.
Lynching Effigies Found At UC Berkeley Ahead Of '#BlackLivesMatter' Protests
UC Berkeley students and staff jarred by mysterious effigies found of black men hanging by a noose.
China's New Stealth Fighter Jet Can Take Down American Counterpart, Developer Says
China's got a new addition to its military fleet that is a competitor to the American F-35-- and it wants to sell it around the world.
Thousands In Vermont Still Without Power After Heavy Snow
Three days after a heavy snowstorm, thousands of Vermont residents still have no power.
South China Sea Dispute: Philippines And Vietnam Allies In Position Papers Against China
The Philippines and Vietnam have had the most confrontations with China over South China Sea territories.
Jeb Bush Presidential Run 2016: Former Florida Governor Eyes Right-Center Platform
Jeb Bush has seen some GOP opposition to his possible presidential run, but that could be a good thing.
Yiwu, China: The World's Christmas Paraphrenalia Manufacturing Center
And it turns out that some of them don't even believe there is a Santa.
China Wants To Improve National Soccer Team By Introducing Sport Into School Curriculum
Tired of being on the sidelines of the most popular sport in the world, China is making soccer mandatory for all students.
China's Wealthy Take Over International Luxury Real Estate Markets
From London to Sydney, the Chinese are becoming the most sought-after luxury property investors. And the numbers are staggering.
Google News Pulls Service In Spain Ahead Of 'Google Tax' Law
A new law will require Google to pay news organizations if they are linked on the Google News service.
Ted Osius III Becomes Asia's First Openly Gay US Ambassador
“Today, the LGBT community is embraced by the Foreign Service and well beyond,” John Kerry said at the swearing-in ceremony for Ted Osius III.
Rolling Stone UVA Rape Controversy Victim 'Jackie' Is 'Retraumatized' By Media Attention
"Jackie," the woman at the center of an alleged gang rape written about in Rolling Stone, has been threatened, her lawyer said.
Medical Professionals Condemn CIA Medical Officials Present During Torture
The medical community has condemned the tactics detailed in the U.S. Senate report on CIA torture.
Suspected Al Qaeda Militant And CIA Torture Victim Handed Back To Afghanistan
One of the first people subjected to the CIA's "enhanced interrogation" tactics has been sent back to a detention center in Afghanistan.
