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

Jan 01, 2016

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

Jan 01, 2016

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

Jan 01, 2016

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

Jan 01, 2016

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.

Jan 01, 2016

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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.

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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.

Dec 31, 2015

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.

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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.

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 31, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2015

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

Dec 30, 2015