Iran Sentences American Citizens To 10 Years Imprisonment For Espionage
The U.S. State Department has urged Tehran to release the two Iranian-Americans, saying they have been unjustly detained.
Auntie Anne’s To Rename Pretzel Dog In Malaysia After Islamic Authorities Say It Is Confusing To Muslims
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department has suggested that the U.S. food chain call the dish “Pretzel Sausage” to obtain halal certification based on Islamic dietary laws.
Will North Korea Attack South Korea? Pyongyang Warns It Will Destroy Seoul, Presidential Office Amid Fears Of Preemptive Strikes
The warning comes amid Pyongyang’s fears of preemptive strikes by the U.S. and South Korea.
When Will Kim Kardashian Return To Social Media? ‘KUWTK’ Star Taking Time Off, Assistant Says
The 35-year-old mother-of-two has stayed away from social media ever since she was a victim of a robbery in Paris earlier this month.
Creepy Clowns Dampen Halloween Spirits? Target Not To Sell Clown Masks
The retailer’s move comes just two weeks ahead of Halloween and after reports of bizarre “creepy clown” sightings across the U.S.
‘Invincible Shield’ Military Drills: North Korea Calls Exercise ‘Hostile Act,’ Wants UK To Pull Out
The South Korean air force, along with the U.S. and the U.K, will carry out its first joint military drills in November amid growing threats from North Korea.
Hoboken Station Resumes Full Service; Tracks 5, 6 Still Under Repair
New Jersey Transit resumed full service at the station Monday, after last month's deadly crash.
Galaxy Note 7 Ban: List Of Major Airlines Prohibiting Samsung Smartphone
The U.S. Department of Transportation warned that a violation of the ban would attract criminal prosecution and fines.
Who Is Trinity Gay? Sprinter Tyson Gay’s Daughter, 15, Shot Dead; Police Charge 3 Men
Trinity Gay was hit in the neck during a gunfire exchange between two vehicles at a parking lot of a restaurant, police said.
Thai Tourism After King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Death: Countries Issue Advisories Asking Citizens To Be Respectful
The Thai tourism authority has said tourists can continue with travel plans, but various embassies urged their citizens to respect local sentiments while on holiday.
United Airlines Outage 2016: Passengers Suffer Delay, Cancellations Worldwide After Technical Glitch
The problem was related to the carrier’s weight reporting system, which has now been resolved, the airline said.
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: US Investigators Probing Businessman With Alleged White House Links, Report Says
U.S. investigators are looking into whether a businessman, who reportedly arranged a visit to the White House for the Malaysian prime minister’s relatives, is connected to the scandal.
Offensive Halloween Costumes 2016: University Of Florida To Counsel Students Troubled By Inappropriate Attire
The university sent out a memo to students urging them to make appropriate costume choices for the upcoming holiday.
Who Is Thailand's Next Leader? Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dead At 88
The world’s longest reigning monarch had been admitted to the hospital Monday and was on a ventilator fighting a new infection.
Boko Haram Chibok Kidnapping: Militant Group Releases 21 Schoolgirls
The girls were taken hostage from the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok in April 2014, triggering international outrage.
Kim Kardashian Robbery Update: Secret Videotape Of Aftermath Triggers Police Investigation In France, Report Says
In the video, the 35-year-old mother of two is reportedly seen on a couch with blanket wrapped around her and FaceTiming with someone after the robbery.
Portland City Hall Protests: 10 Arrested, 1 Officer Injured As Mayor Approves Contract Supporting Police
Protesters in Portland were angered by the mayor’s earlier-than-expected move to vote on a police contract giving pay hikes to officers.
Kim Kardashian Sues MediaTakeOut For Claiming She Staged Paris Robbery
The reality television star is seeking unspecified damages from the website claiming it published false reports about her Paris robbery.
‘Zombie’ Shooting In Minnesota: North St. Paul Man Arrested For Opening Fire At ‘Zombie’
The incident took place in Minnesota when police responded to a call complaining about a gunshot fired into a house.
ISIS Drone Attack In Iraq Kills 2 Kurdish Fighters, Injures 2 French Soldiers, Reports Say
The incident reportedly took place in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, where French troops have been fighting along with Kurdish fighters against ISIS.
Terence Crutcher Shooting Update: Toxicology Results Showing PCP In System Do Not Justify Fatal Police Shooting, Family Attorneys Say
Terence Crutcher had 96 nanograms per milliliter of phencyclidine, commonly known as PCP, in his bloodstream, according to toxicology results released Tuesday.
Dussehra 2016: Hindu Festival Celebrates Triumph Of Good Over Evil
The festival is celebrated mostly by Hindus in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
‘Killer Clowns’ In UK: Woman Goes Into Premature Labor After Teen Dressed As Clown Scares Her
The bizarre phenomena of the so-called “killer clowns” scaring people began in the U.S. in August.
Invincible Spirit 2016 Exercises: US, South Korean Navies In Long-Range Strike Drills To Counter Nuclear North Korea
The exercises were part of the ongoing Invincible Spirit 2016 drills by the two countries to show military force against the isolated nation’s possible provocations.
Malaysia 1MDB Investigation: Singapore’s Central Bank Orders Falcon Bank To Close Operations, Fines DBS And UBS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore accused Falcon Private Bank of breaching anti-money laundering regulations.
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: Singapore Officials Charge Ex-BSI Bankers Yak Yew Chee And Yvonne Seah Yew Foong
Authorities accused Yak Yew Chee and Yvonne Seah Yew Foong of failing to reveal suspicious transactions involving Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s aide Jho Low.
Donald Trump Wants Supreme Court Judge ‘Very Much In Mold’ Of Justice Antonin Scalia
Late Justice Antonin Scalia strongly opposed abortion and had lamented the June 2015 gay marriage ruling.
Billy Bush-Donald Trump Videotape Scandal: NBC Suspends ‘Today’ Host Over Crude Remarks On Women
The “Today” show host is facing backlash over a video of him and Donald Trump making vulgar remarks about an actress in 2005.
‘James Bond’ Pierce Brosnan Endorses ‘Pan Masala,’ Indian Fans Go Berserk On Twitter
In a television commercial released Thursday, the 63-year-old Irish actor is seen flirting with women, performing 007-ish stunts and fighting villains with the "pan masala" can.
Russian Su-27 Fighter Jet Violated Estonian Airspace, NATO Envoy Says
The alleged violation comes a day after Finland's defense ministry accused Russia of breaching its airspace.