Two Russian UN Contractors Kidnapped In Sudan's Darfur Region
The contractors were working for UTair, an airline company contracted by the UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur.
Australia's Transport Workers' Union Demands Suspension Of AirAsia Indonesia In Australia
The demand by the Australian union comes after Flight 8501 crashed in the Java Sea late December, killing all 162 people on board.
Probe Against Murdoch’s News Corp, Fox In Phone Hacking Scandal Dropped By US Justice Department
In 2011, News Corp journalists were alleged to have hacked into the phones of celebrities, and even the British royal family to get news tips.
Egyptian Court Sentences 183 Muslim Brotherhood Supporters To Death Over 2013 Police Killings
The court had earlier given a December preliminary verdict sentencing nearly 200 to death after the 2013 clashes in Kardasa.
Japan Denies Appeal Of Tomohiro Kato Who Was Sentenced To Death For Stabbing 7 In 2008
Seven people were killed and 10 injured in 2008 after Tomohiro Kato stabbed people on a busy district in Tokyo.
Utah Woman Gives Birth To Healthy Baby Boy On Interstate Highway
Devi Mariah Ostler had to give birth on the side of an interstate highway after she went into labor while driving herself to the hospital.
Seattle Considering Proposed Statewide Rules Over Ridesharing Services Like Uber, Lyft
The proposal follows similar attempts in Colorado and California, where regulations were passed to regulate app-based ridesharing services.
Philippines Military Plane Crashes During Training, Killing Two Pilots
The plane was participating in a training mission for activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the region's liberation from Japan.
Kim Jong Un Reportedly Says North Korea Won't Sit Idle With 'Rabid Dogs Openly Barking' After Obama Comments Suggesting Regime May Collapse
The North Korean leader's comments follow remarks from President Obama, which suggested that the reclusive regime may collapse.
NY Couple Who Kept A Partially Paralyzed Woman Captive And Physically Abused Her, Jailed For Over 10 Years
Mae Washington and Patrick Donovan faced 11 charges, including kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment.
Boko Haram Militants Driven Out Of Nigerian Border Town By Chad's Fighter Jets, Ground Troops
The town of Malumfatori was recaptured from Boko Haram fighters on Thursday by Chadian forces.
Belgium Conducts Anti-Terror Raids, Detains 4 Suspected Of Recruiting Jihadists For Syria
Authorities insisted the raids had nothing to do with the Paris attacks, which killed 20 people, including three attackers, in January.
Bronx Defenders Advocated Police Killing In Music Video, City Investigation Finds
The video, citing Bronx Defenders as its sponsor, showed singers pointing guns at the head of a man pretending to be a police officer.
FBI Adds Former Cab Driver Liban Haji Mohamed To Its Most Wanted List, Links Him To Al Shabab
Liban Haji Mohamed has been accused of providing “material support and resources” to al Shabab, an al Qaeda-linked militant group in Somalia.
Ebola Virus Is Mutating Raising Concerns Over Faster Transmission, Researchers Warn
One of the major concerns that researchers have is that the virus could eventually become airborne and become more contagious.
North Korea Demanded $10B To Participate In Inter-Korea Talks: Ex-South Korea President
Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak made the claim in his book, "President's Time," which will be officially released on Monday.
North Korea May Be Trying To Restart Its Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor: US Think Tank
The Yongbyon reactor, which can produce plutonium for atomic bombs, is in the early stages of being restarted, according to a U.S. think tank.
Jason Rezaian, Washington Post Journalist Held In Iran, To Be Tried Soon
Several appeals have been made by Jason Rezaian's mother and U.S. officials for the release of the Iranian-American journalist.
Jordan Ready To Swap Al-Rishawi For Pilot; Japan Embassy Denies Hostage Exchange Deal: Reports
The news of the prisoner swap comes a day after ISIS released another video threatening to execute hostages in the next 24 hours.
American-Built Military Helicopter Crashes In Vietnam, Killing 4 People
The American-built UH-1 helicopter, also known as Huey, was seized by the communist forces after the Vietnam War ended.
Libyan Leader Says Rival Government Took Egypt’s Help To Attack Corinthia Hotel, Disputes ISIS Claims
Militants affiliated to ISIS had claimed responsibility for Tuesday's attack on the Corinthia Hotel, which killed at least 10 people.
At Least 5 Foreign Nationals Killed In Attack On Tripoli Hotel, Official Says Situation 'Under Control'
Five masked gunmen stormed in and opened fire randomly inside the lobby of the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli.
Aer Lingus Board Recommends New $1.5B Takeover Offer From British Airways Parent IAG
This is the third offer from IAG in six weeks but Aer Lingus' trade union has claimed that a takeover may lead to the loss of 1,200 jobs.
Chinese Officials Suspended For Feasting On 'Endangered' Salamander, Assaulting Journalists
The police officials are also accused of assaulting journalists who photographed the feast and made it public.
Denver Police Trigger Protests After Fatally Shooting Teenage Girl In Stolen Car
Friends identified the victim as Jessica Hernandez, who was pronounced dead at the hospital where she was taken for treatment.
Rocket Attacks In Ukraine's Mariupol Kills At Least 10, Pro-Russian Rebels Deny Responsibility
The attack comes after Donetsk rebel leader's announcement that the rebels will increase the offensive against government forces.
Police Fire Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets At Sao Paulo Protesters Opposing Hike In Transportation Fares
Demonstrators are protesting hikes in public transportation prices in Brazil's largest city.
Joseph Sledge, North Carolina Man Wrongly Convicted Of Murder, Freed After 37 Years In Jail
According to the state law, North Carolina's Joseph Sledge is now entitled to $750,000 in compensation for the time he spent in prison.
Ban On Same-Sex Marriage In Alabama Struck Down By Federal Judge
The ban was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge and couples can start applying for marriage licenses as early as Saturday.
French Court Rules It's Not Wrong To Revoke Citizenship Of A Convicted Binational Jihadist
Ahmed Sahnouni's French citizenship had been revoked in 2013 for being allegedly involved in terrorist activities.
