Afghan Electoral Commission Head Quits, Clouding Political Landscape
Ahmad Yousuf Nuristani has repeatedly accused the government of meddling in the electoral process.
Brussels ‘March Against Fear’ Delayed Due To Strain On Police
Authorities urged people to stay away to avoid putting further strain on an overtaxed police force, and the rally organizer is complying.
Two-Thirds Of Venezuelans Say Maduro Presidency Should End This Year: Poll
The opposition’s legislative victory in December has repolarized parts of the OPEC-member nation.
Burundi Rebel Group Says Behind Killing Of Senior Army Officer
The claim will add to international worries that Burundi's yearlong political crisis is sliding toward a full-blown conflict.
Syria Government Says It Will Restore Ancient Palmyra
Antiquities chief Mamoun Abdelkarim says footage showed many structures are still standing, including walls around the Temple of Bel.
Rolling Stones Tell Giant Crowd ‘Times Are Changing’ At Cuba Debut [Video]
The Stones started their first-ever show in Cuba with “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” a song recorded in 1968, when Cuban rock fans risked being sent to rural work brigades to cure “ideological deviation.”
Pakistan, Iran Aim To Boost Trade To $5B
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz says a new agreement would provide more land routes for trade, as well as cooperation on agricultural and industrial matters.
Egypt Orders Detention Of Four Related To Slain Italian Student: Sources
Police have said they found Italian student Giulio Regeni’s possessions at a house belonging to the sister of the head of an alleged criminal gang.
UN Chief Presses Iraq On National Reconciliation To Defeat Islamic State
Sunnis say they were marginalized under the Shiite-led government installed after the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, leading some to join ISIS.
Obama Says US Ramps Up Intelligence Cooperation, To Review ISIS Fight At Summit
The U.S. president said the country has ramped up intelligence cooperation to curb terrorist activities after the Brussels attacks.
Microsoft Meets With Private Equity Over Yahoo Deal
The Redmond-based tech giant is in early talks with potential Yahoo investors about contributing to financing to buy the troubled company.
On Good Friday, Pope Says Islamist Militants Profane God’s Name
Pope Francis condemned “unprecedented violence” by Islamist terrorists, and called the bomb attacks in Brussels a “gesture of war.”
Morroccan Arrested In Germany Over Possible Links To Brussels Bombers
A man apprehended in Giessen had received phone messages that included the word "fin" -- French for "end" -- just before a Brussels blast.
Yemen Bombings Claimed By ISIS Kill At Least 26
Dozens more were wounded in Friday attacks in Aden, which coincided with the first anniversary of the start of the country's civil war.
Waiting Period Urged Before Conception After Zika Infection
U.S. health officials recommend delaying attempts at pregnancy if either partner has been exposed to the virus.
Brussels Bombs Were Made With Everyday Items
Household products like drain cleaner and nail polish remover helped produce a powder known as TATP, aka "the mother of Satan."
Ted Cruz Affair Story: Candidate Denounces ‘Utter Lies,’ Blames Trump
The Republican blamed Donald Trump for a tabloid story alleging extramarital affairs. Trump distanced himself, but noted the paper has been right before.
US Bid To Unlock San Bernardino iPhone Could Affect NY Case: Apple
Unlike a California gunman's phone, a New York defendant's device had an older operating system not protected by the same encryption technology.
Suicide Bombing Claimed By ISIS Kills Dozens In Iraq
The attack, claimed by ISIS, occurred outside the militant group's territory, suggesting government forces are stretched thin after recent fighting.
Senate Request For Info From Ackman Linked To Valeant, Source Says
The billionaire's company, Pershing Square Capital Management, owns a 9 percent stake in the troubled Canadian drugmaker.
Florida Cuts Funding For Preventive Care At Abortion Clinics
The state already barred abortion funding, but the bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott blocks money for preventive care for low-income women.
Uber CEO On China: Ride Hailing App Using Part Of $1 Billion Annual Global Profit To Fund Expansion In Chinese Market
The ride-hailing company will use annual revenue fund expansion in the world's second-biggest economy, its CEO says.
Turkish Military Strikes PKK In Northern Iraq, Kills 24 Militants
Thursday night’s bombing killed three security force members and wounded 24 at an outpost near the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
Syrian Army Retakes Palmyra Citadel From Islamic State Group
The recapture of the ancient city would mark the biggest single gain for President Bashar Assad since Russia intervened in September.
China-Backed Bank Says More Than 30 Countries Await Membership
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has become one of China’s biggest foreign policy successes.
Economic Data Could Put Stocks Back On Higher Path
Major indexes remain well above their 2016 lows, thanks to evidence of a reviving U.S. economy and a sharp rebound in oil prices.
US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Slowed In Fourth Quarter Of 2015 Amid Strong Consumer Spending
But a fairly solid pace of consumer spending underscores the economy’s strength and should further allay fears of a recession.
Rolling Stones Arrive In Cuba To Play Historic Free Concert In Havana [Video]
The Rolling Stones arrived in Havana on Thursday (March 24), one day ahead of their historic, free concert that marks the end of a historic week on the island and a new chapter in their relationship with the United States.
Korean-American In North Korea Confesses To Stealing Military Secrets
Kim Dong Chul, arrested in North Korea in October, reportedly committed “unpardonable espionage” for the U.S. and South Korea.
Police Arrest Second Brussels Metro Suspect: Newspaper
The man was seen on security footage next to Khalid El Bakraoui, the suicide attacker who detonated a bomb in the Brussels metro, a local newspaper reported.