Saudi Arabia, Iran Must Shape ‘Cold Peace,’ Obama Says
The president's comments on the Middle East rivals were part of a wide-ranging interview on foreign policy with the Atlantic magazine.
House Speaker Ryan Seeks Halt To Presidential ‘Draft Ryan’ Group: Exclusive
The Wisconsin congressman, who some in the GOP tout as an alternative to Donald Trump, says he has no interest in a presidential run.
Twitter Doles Out Cash, Stock [Video]
In an effort to retain its best employees, microblogging site Twitter is reportedly handing out restricted stock and up to $200,000 in cash.
Maria Sharapova's Peers Stunned, But Support Doping System [Video]
Tennis pros shocked over the news of Maria Sharapova's failed drug test but believe the sport needs to be clean.
A Long Road Ahead For Fukushima’s Crippled Nuclear Plant [Video]
Friday marks the fifth anniversary of the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi facility. Workers are still trying to contain the damage.
ECB Rate Decision: European Central Bank Cuts Rates, Expands Asset-Buying Program To Boost Sagging Eurozone Economy
The European Central Bank surprised financial markets Thursday morning by dropping its main refinancing rate to zero from 0.05 percent.
Israeli Official Links Netanyahu’s Canceled US Trip To Defense Aid Hold-Up
The remarks by Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely were made during an interview to a local radio station Thursday.
ISIS Commander Still Alive, Badly Wounded: Syria Observatory
U.S. authorities had been assessing if a March 4 airstrike had killed Abu Omar Al-Shishani, a top commander of the Islamic State group.
Venezuela Withdraws Top Diplomat In United States
The two countries have not shared ambassadorial ties since 2010, and the U.S. imposed sanctions and declared Venezuela a national security threat a year ago.
China Feb Consumer Inflation Rises At Fastest Pace Since 2014
Despite February's encouraging data, consumer inflation is expected to remain mild in coming months.
Two Missing Booksellers Return To China Hours After Re-Appearing In HK: Report
Cheung Chi Ping and Lui Por were among five Hong Kong booksellers who disappeared over the past six months and re-surfaced in police custody in mainland China.
Asia Stocks Edge Up After New Zealand's Rate-Cut Surprise, All Eyes On ECB
A rebound in the price of oil, a source of recent anxiety, also calmed investor nerves.
Short Seller Block Calls US Stocks Rally ‘Dead-Cat Bounce’
Carson Block remains bearish on the U.S. market.
Can UK Economy Shake Off Brexit Shivers? [Video]
British industrial output grew in January following a sharp fall in December, helped by a stronger than expected upturn in manufacturing.
England’s Junior Doctors Go On Strike Following Contract Changes
England’s junior doctors go on strike following the government’s move forcing through pay and working condition reforms without the agreement of their trade union.
Tunisian Forces Clash With Militants, 7 Killed In Border Town
Tunisian troops recovered weapons and arrested at least 10 other people during several raids in Ben Guerdan on the Libyan border.
Canon To Buy Toshiba Medical For Around $6.2 Billion: Nikkei
Toshiba put its medical equipment unit on the block to help fund restructuring after a $1.3 billion accounting scandal.
Obama Interviewing Candidates For Supreme Court Vacancy, NPR Reports
The president's eventual nominee to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia would then have to be approved by the U.S. Senate.
Valeant To Appoint Three New Directors As Soon As Wednesday, Sources Say
The embattled drugmaker will award one of the seats to Pershing Square Capital Management, one of its biggest investors, sources said.
North Korea Has Mini Nuclear Warheads, Kim Claims
The disclosure by the country's leader was reported early Wednesday by a state-run news agency.
Netanyahu Says He Declined To Meet Obama Due To US Election Campaign
The Israeli leader said Tuesday that he canceled a planned visit to Washington because he wanted to steer clear of the U.S. presidential campaign.
Virginia Becomes First US State To Regulate Fantasy Sports
The law, taking effect July 1, requires that players be 18 or older and sets limits on how much they can bet.
US Tourist Killed In Stabbing Spree In Israel
The attack, which left nine other people wounded, happened not far from where Vice President Joe Biden was attending a meeting.
After Jindal, Louisiana Reels From Corporate Tax Giveaways
Former Gov. Bobby Jindal, who admitted that corporate tax breaks had gone too far, has kept a low profile since leaving office.
DirecTV Says Multiple Channels Facing Audio, Video Loss
Multiple national channels were experiencing loss of audio and video, the satellite TV provider said Tuesday.
Exclusive: US To Announce Further Easing Of Cuba Restrictions On March 17, Sources Say
President Obama will visit Havana this month in another step toward ending animosity between the former Cold War foes.
Home Depot Settles Consumer Lawsuit Over Big 2014 Data Breach
The home improvement retailer will set up a $13 million fund to reimburse shoppers for out-of-pocket losses resulting from the 2014 incident.
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles, Testing UN Resolution
U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Washington would review the incident and, if it is confirmed, raise it in the U.N. Security Council.
Bionic Fingertip Gives Sense Of Touch To Amputee [Video]
An amputee is able to feel rough or smooth textures in real-time using an artificial fingertip connected to nerves in his upper arm. Matthew Stock reports.
EU Welcomes Turkish Plan On Migrant Crisis [Video]
European Union leaders welcomed a Turkish plan to help curb the massive flow of migrants into Europe. Julie Noce reports.