Former Wayne County Prosecutor To Lead Probe Of Flint Water Crisis
Residents of the Michigan city of 100,000 people had complained for months about discolored water, but officials moved slowly to address the problem.
Video: New York, Washington Still Digging Out After Blizzard
A massive blizzard that paralyzed much of the U.S. East Coast has come to an end, but the clean-up is far from over as residents struggle to get back to their routines. Jillian Kitchener reports.
Johnson Controls Merging With Tyco International, Headquarters To Be In Ireland
The combined company will be domiciled in low-tax Ireland — creating at least $150 million in annual tax savings.
WHO Sees Zika Outbreak Spreading Through The Americas
The World Health Organization said Monday that the mosquito-borne Zika virus is suspected of causing brain damage to babies in Brazil.
Kerry Says Laos Keen To Avoid Militarization Of South China Sea
The U.S. secretary of state met Monday with Laos' Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong to urge ASEAN unity in the face of Chinese claims.
No Reports Of Casualties, Major Damage After Spain Earthquake
There were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage across the country's southern coast early Monday.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Chinese Suspect In Los Angeles Double Murder
The 44-year-old man, suspected of killing two of his teenage nephews, was arrested following a formal U.S. extradition request.
Executive Upheavel Expected At Twitter, Announcements On Monday: Recode
The social media giant on Monday reportedly will announce the departure of several major executives.
Former Israeli President Peres Back In Hospital With Chest Pains: Aide
Shimon Peres was hospitalized Sunday for a second time in as many weeks after complaining of chest pains, an aide says.
Sanctions Lifted, Iran's Rouhani Heads To Europe To Drum Up Business
On his first trip abroad since sanctions were lifted, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will lead a delegation focused on investments while visiting Paris and Rome.
Former Coup Leader In Haiti Says Supporters Should Fight ‘Anarchists,’ As Unrest Spreads
Guy Philippe led bands of former soldiers to Port-au-Prince in 2004, when they overthrew the government of then-President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Burkina Faso's Army Seeking 7 Ex-Presidential Guards In Connection With Armory Raid
Authorities have already arrested 11 other members of the disbanded elite guards in connection with a raid on the armory Friday.
Darling Of Davos, IMF’s Christine Lagarde May Have Second Term All Sewn Up
Christine Lagarde’s bid for another tour of duty as managing director of the International Monetary Fund appears to have broad support.
Iraq Summons Saudi Envoy Over Comments On Iran-Backed Militias
Iraqi Shiite lawmakers earlier accused the Saudi diplomat of meddling in domestic affairs, including recent violence in the eastern province of Diyala.
Taliban Demands Prisoner Release To Rejoin Afghan Peace Talks
Taliban forces have stepped up their campaign to topple the Kabul government, which has struggled since most foreign troops left at the end of 2014.
Malaysia Says Arrests 7 Islamic State-Linked Militants Suspected Of Planning Attacks
Police said the suspects had received instructions to carry out attacks in the country by Syrian-based Islamic State group members.
Tokyo, Okinawa At Odds As US Airbase City Votes For Mayor
Defeat of the current mayor would boost resistance to moving the Futenma base to Henoko area of the island, as agreed with key ally Washington two decades ago
Ex-drug CEO Shkreli Asks U.S. Court To Consider Blocking Subpoena
Lawyers for former pharmaceuticals executive Martin Shkreli have asked a U.S. federal judge to lift travel restrictions.
UK Lawmaker Says Banks Should Invest To Prevent IT Failures
British consumers have been buffeted by the wake of high-profile technology failures at the country’s financial institutions.
Saudi-Iranian Proxy War Over Syria Spreads To Davos
A barbed exchange between Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif underlined the hostility between the two Gulf rivals.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Seeking Second Term In Shadow Of Court Case
The International Monetary Fund’s Christine Lagarde already has been endorsed by a handful of major economies in Asia and Europe.
Taliban Want Removal From UN Blacklist Before Peace Talks
A Nobel Peace Prize-winning group has organized a meeting aimed at jump-starting the Afghan peace process in the Qatari capital of Doha this weekend.
Desperate In Davos: Policymakers Struggle For Solutions To Problems
Atop a long list of worries was Europe, whose policymakers remain deeply divided in their approach to the refugee crisis even as the bloc faces a host of other challenges.
Pakistan Army Says Deadly University Attack Controlled From Afghanistan
A Pakistani army representative says the attack on a university was planned by Umar Mansoor, who also is held responsible for a massacre of 134 children.
Germany Wants Extension Of Schengen Border Controls
Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden are also reportedly among those pressing for the extension of the checks on selected Schengen Area borders.
US Secretary Of State Says Confident Syria Talks Can Proceed
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry indicates major countries would convene after the first round of negotiations.
Nearly 300,000 Recreational Drone Owners In US Database, FAA Says
Americans who operated their small, unmanned aircraft before Dec. 21 must register by Feb. 19, a federal agency says.
US 'Hopes' Saudi Arabia May Reopen Embassy In Iran
Tensions between the Middle East rivals escalated after Riyadh's execution of a Shi'ite Muslim cleric triggered a response from Iranian protesters.
Martin Shkreli's Former Company, Turing Pharmaceuticals, Under US Probe, Lawyer Says
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the former company of Martin Shkreli over pricing issues, the attorney wrote.
White House Turns To Pentagon In US Background Checks Shake-Up
The National Background Investigations Bureau will replace Federal Investigative Services, which handles 2 million investigations each year.