Saudi King Complains Of Outside Interference
"It is our right to defend ourselves," Salman says in remarks clearly aimed at Iran.
Zika Fears Affecting Americans' Travel Plans
A poll finds widespread awareness of the outbreak, with nearly half likely to avoid tropical destinations.
VW Plans 'Generous' Compensation For Emissions Fraud
But Kenneth Feinberg says his original plan of setting up the claims fund within 60 to 90 days is may face delays.
UAE Says Ready To Send Ground Troops To Syria
UAE's neighbor in the Gulf, the island nation of Bahrain, had announced earlier this week it was ready to send ground troops to Syria as part of a proposed U.S.-led international coalition.
Australia Pledges Aid To Help Tonga, Pacific With Zika
An Australian child contracted the virus during a family trip to the Pacific island of Samoa, health authorities confirmed Saturday.
Malaysia’s New Twitter Police Target Critics Of PM Najib
Malaysians have been increasingly taking to social media to voice their exasperation with corruption in the country.
Iranian-British Ex-BBC Journalist Is In Evin Prison, Relatives Say
Opposition activists have suggested Bahman Daroshafaei's arrest might be intended to thwart improved relations between Iran and Britain ahead of presidential visit.
More Than 3,100 Pregnant Women In Colombia Have Zika Virus: Government
Authorities and community leaders will be working across the country to fight mosquitoes, fumigating homes and helping people rid them of stagnant water.
China Starts Investigation Of Sinochem Group President Cai Xiyou
China’s main anti-corruption agency says it has put Cai Xiyou under investigation over allegedly serious discipline violations.
5 Killed In Austrian Avalanche: Police
Search-and-rescue operations were still under way Saturday afternoon, and it was unclear how many people were still missing.
Syria Says Any Foreign Aggressors Will Go Home ‘In Coffins’
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain said this week they were ready to participate in any ground operations in Syria to fight the Islamic State terrorist group.
With Full Power At CBS, CEO Moonves Sees More Aggressive Move To Digital
Moonves admits he worried about losing ratings, upsetting network affiliates and cannibalizing its business with the launch of All Access.
Israeli Taxman Eyes Off-The-Books ‘Religious Services Industry’
A recent state comptroller's report said unreported payments for such religious services could account for tens of millions of dollars.
Austria’s Finance Minister Asks EU To Cover Costs Of Additional Migrants
The country had budgeted for 35,000 asylum seekers in 2015 but took in about 90,000 people during the year.
North Korea Brings Forward Rocket Launch Time Frame To Feb. 7-14
The reclusive East Asian country, ruled by dictator Kim Jong Un, had earlier given a later time frame for the launch.
Bahrain Says Ready To Commit Ground Forces To Syria
The island nation’s ambassador to Britain also said the Gulf Cooperation Council will set up a joint naval operations centre in Bahrain.
Crane Collapse Revives NYC Worksite Safety Issues
A 2014 audit, updated in November, found that the city has been too slow in implementing safety reforms at construction sites.
Thousands Flee As Offensive Threatens Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo would be the biggest prize for Assad's government in a conflict that has killed at least 250,000 and driven 11 million from their homes.
Sanders Supporters Banned From Tinder Dating App
Two women said Tinder locked their accounts after they sent too many messages touting the Democrat's candidacy.
Many Americans Unwittingly Own Stock In Gunmakers
Shares in companies like Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger are increasingly common in retirement and college savings plans, data show.
Defense Contracts 2016: Pentagon Budget Plan Funds 404 Lockheed F-35 Jets, Sources Say
The orders would amount to about $40 billion in new revenue for Lockheed and engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
Raid In Moscow Disrupts Top Cybercrime Ring, Sources Say
Dyre, a password-stealing program linked to losses at Bank of America and JPMorgan, has not been deployed since the raid, tech experts say.
US, Britain May Let Spy Agencies, Police Seek Email, Chat Data From Companies
A reciprocal plan would let spy agencies and police in both countries demand email and chat messages from multinational companies.
Presidential Hopefuls Sanders, Clinton In Dead Heat — Reuters/Ipsos Poll
Democrats were supporting Clinton by more than 2-to-1 at the beginning of the year. Sanders has narrowed that lead considerably.
NJ Sues Volkswagen Over Excess Diesel Emissions
New Jersey is joining Texas, New Mexico and West Virginia, and Harris County, Texas, in suing the German automaker.
Nasdaq Leads Wall Street Lower In Broad Sell-Off
Big-name tech stocks sinking Friday included LinkedIn, Facebook, Alphabet (Google), Amazon and Netflix.
Video: Advertisers Go All In For Super Bowl
Celebrity, comedy, cars and cute animals continue to dominate Super Bowl advertising.
Economic Blues Hit China's Workers
There is little Lunar New Year cheer for China’s migrant workers as the country’s economic slowdown takes its toll.
UN Police Base Under Attack In Mali's Timbuktu: United Nations
Security sources said a Malian army checkpoint in the city of Timbuktu had also come under fire.
Viacom Names CEO Dauman As Chair As Redstone Exits; Daughter Protests
Viacom replaced majority owner Sumner Redstone, overriding calls for an independent board chief from Redstone's daughter, who voted against Philippe Dauman.