Russia, Syrian Army Pound Rebels Ahead Of Ceasefire
The U.S. is committed to making a truce work but "there are plenty of reasons for skepticism," President Barack Obama said.
Fatalities Reported In Kansas Shooting Spree
A gunman killed at least three people and wounded as many as 20 others before he was killed by authorities, a sheriff said.
‘Oprah Effect’ Fails To Lift Weight Watchers Sales; Shares Plunge
The former talk-show star sparked interest in the company, but overall active subscriber numbers still fell 4.8 percent in the fourth quarter.
Asia Shares Climb As G-20 Meets, Oil Holds Gains
Gyrations in China seemed to have a diminishing effect, with Thursday's 6-percent dive in Shanghai stocks causing few ripples.
Cyberattack Cut Electricity In Ukraine, US Says
Washington won't say who was responsible, but a U.S. cyber intelligence firm and others have implicated Sandworm, a Russian hacking group.
Halliburton To Slash 5,000 More Jobs Amid Oil Slump
The oilfield services company had about 65,000 employees worldwide at the end of 2015, compared with more than 80,000 a year earlier.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Takes Charm Offensive To Berlin
The social networking company faces criticism in Germany over its privacy practices and slow response to anti-immigrant postings.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Rallies As Battered Investors Find Buying Opportunities
Wall Street's second uptick in two days comes despite a drop in oil prices, which have been a major influence on markets this year.
Video: Adele Sweeps 2016 BRIT Awards
Singer Adele steals the show at the 2016 BRIT Awards in London, making a triumphant return to the star-studded ceremony as she picks up four trophies.
Video: Olympic Construction Amplifies Zika Threat In Brazil
Families near Rio de Janiero's Olympic Park say that standing water at construction sites puts them at risk for Zika and dengue.
With Eye On China's Rise, Australia To Boost Defense Spending By $21 Billion
The planned hike over the next 10 years was designed keeping in mind China's economic and military rise, and an increased U.S. focus on Asia-Pacific, the prime minister said.
China Commissions Homegrown Missile Frigate Amid Naval Buildup
The announcement came only two days after a senior U.S. military official said China was “clearly militarizing” the South China Sea.
US, China Agree On Draft Of UN Sanctions Resolution On North Korea, Envoys Say
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to discuss the sanctions plan at 3 p.m. EST Thursday, the U.N. press office said.
Sharp To Accept Foxconn Takeover Offer, Source Says
The purchase by Taiwan's Foxconn would be the largest foreign acquisition of a Japanese technology company.
Verizon Backs Strong Encryption With No Backdoors, CEO Says
CEO Lowell McAdam weighed in Wednesday on the showdown between Apple and U.S. authorities over phone data security.
Signs Of New Western Urgency To Stop ISIS In Libya
The Obama administration was said to be pursuing two tracks: knitting competing factions into a government, and launching airstrikes.
Spy Agencies Say Clinton Emails Closely Matched Secret Documents, Sources Say
Intelligence officials have told lawmakers that some Clinton messages closely match top-secret documents, sources told Reuters.
US Looks To Facebook, Private Groups To Fight Online Extremism
A strategy of working with Facebook and other organizations comes despite what critics say is scant evidence on the effectiveness of such efforts.
Asian Stocks Tentative On Oil-Market Anxiety
Meanwhile, investors awaited China's yuan fixing, after the central People's Bank of China softened its currency's midpoint rate Wednesday.
Washington Insiders Work To Get Chinese Deals OK’d
But the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., which scrutinizes deals for security concerns, does not publish its decisions.
Solid Support For Apple In iPhone Encryption Fight, Poll Shows
Nearly half of respondents agreed with Apple's position, 35 percent disagreed and 20 percent did not know, a Reuters/Ipsos poll said.
FAA Starts Rule-Making Process For Public Drone Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration, pressured by Congress and industry, said a panel will recommend a regulatory framework by April 1.
Video: Facebook Rolls Out "Reactions"
Facebook launches seven new emotions, an extension of the "Like" button.
Video: Celine Dion Performs For First Time Since Losing Her Husband
Canadian singer Celine Dion returned to Las Vegas after losing her husband, Rene Angelil, last month.
Hong Kong Braces For 'Volatile' Year
The administrative region of China has rolled out a plan to bolster its economy amid China's slowdown and rising political tensions.
NASA’s Laser-Powered Spaceship Could Travel To Mars In 72 Hours
NASA scientist Philip Lubin is working on perfecting laser technology that could propel a light spacecraft to Mars in as little as three days.
Video: Chinese Investors See Value In Art
With stock and property markets on shaky ground, investors in China and Hong Kong are pouring money into art. However, few if any of these pieces will end up hanging above the mantle.
French Special Forces Waging ‘Secret War’ In Libya, Report Says
French newspaper Le Monde reported that President François Hollande had authorized “unofficial military action” in the conflict-ridden North African state.
Ahead Of Election, Iran’s Leader Calls For Unity Against West
The country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said voters are expected to help form a parliament that can take a stand against the United States.
China Gearing Up For East Asia Dominance: US Commander Admiral Harry Harris
Adm. Harry Harris said China was escalating the situation in the South China Sea with new deployments.