Reuters

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to transform the Turkish presidency from a ceremonial title to an executive position.

Overflowing Missouri and Illinois rivers were receding Friday, but forecasters warned that flood waters could menace downstream communities.

The explosion at a restaurant in the Afghanistan capital came days after the group claimed responsibility for an attack near the city’s airport.

Firefighters had mostly extinguished flames at the 63-story Address Downtown Dubai hotel, but smoke still emanated at daybreak Friday.

Hundreds have been killed over the past few years in China's western region in violence between the Muslim Uighur people and ethnic majority Han Chinese.

Attempts to restrict abortion in the state have intensified as Republicans took control of the legislature and governor's office.

Ballistic tests by Iran are banned under a U.N. Security Council resolution that remains valid until the Iran nuclear deal takes effect.

The Democrat’s campaign submitted 1,175 petition signatures, but only 772 were deemed valid by the state’s boards of elections.

Those who use cigarettes are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, possibly contributing to antibiotic resistance, researchers say.

The company’s decision allowed Chinese hackers to continue their activities, the former Microsoft employees said.

Contrary to previous reports, no definitive timeline exists for imposing sanctions linked to Iran's missile program, a newspaper reported.

The change is an administrative step that does not affect employees or customers, a spokesman said.

The step ramps up pressure on the Chicago Police Department, which is already the subject of a U.S. Department of Justice probe.

Belgium and Paris cancel New Year's Eve firework shows. Rio de Janeiro plans to go ahead as normal, but joins them in beefing up security. Paul Chapman reports.

2015 has been a year when security concerns have dominated in many parts of the world.

After the rouble reached a new 2015 low against the dollar, a downturn in services and manufacturing data adds to the gloom over Russia's economy.

A Taiwanese technology research team has found a way to pilot drones and manipulate light using gestures from an Apple Watch, which could mean a realistic future for The Force not on the "Star Wars" movie screen, but in the palm of your hand.  Joel Flynn reports.

Toys "R" Us shuts down its flagship Times Square location as rent costs soar and consumers shift to online shopping. Shartia Brantley reports.

After the Paris terror attacks in November, IS terrorists released a propaganda video showing images of Times Square and a suicide bomber. So New York City enhances security For New Year's celebrations.

US officials said they were unaware of any imminent or credible threats of attacks inside the U.S. or on American targets overseas.

China has refused to renew the press credentials of Ursula Gauthier, a reporter for the French current affairs magazine L'Obs.

The graft investigation against Zhang Lijun, who served in his position between 2008-2013, began in July.

Holidays limited the damage Thursday, with many markets either closed or planning to close early.

Ricardo Martinelli’s name came to light in a case against Vicente Garcia, a former executive of SAP, a German software company.

The company joins Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo in setting a policy of notifying email account holders when government snooping is suspected.

Enrique Marquez, 24, is charged with conspiring with Syed Farook on an aborted attack plan, and making false statements, authorities said.

Average download connection speeds have revved up to nearly 31 Mbps, but the U.S. ranks 25th worldwide, the FCC says.

Tehran has disputed a Western assessment that an Emad missile is capable of delivering a nuclear warhead.

While the U.S. electorate has become more diverse in recent years, Republican backing from Hispanics and younger voters has shrunk.