The Indian Ocean, sometimes called the maritime Silk Road, represents the profound linkages between the Middle East and a rising Asia.
Mounting concerns in the U.S. over worker safety in Bangladesh may force President Obama to suspend an import-duty waiver on Bangladeshi goods.
In China's shadow, India -- the other emerging Asian superpower -- is making moves in Africa.
CNN is bringing back the long-running "Crossfire" program this fall after an eight-year hiatus.
A Republican dilemma: The GOP must support immigration reform to win over Latinos. But House members are facing elections in 2014.
While being Interviewed on MSNBC, Proposition 8 Plaintiffs received a call from President Barack Obama, congratulating them on the court decision.
Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, was able to filibuster the Texas abortion bill, Senate Bill 5, to defeat, but the fight over the proposed law is far from over.
Obama's visit to Africa this week could spur American economic partnerships in the region, at long last.
South African hero Nelson Mandela remains in critical condition and will not be able to see President Obama during his visit.
Obama said the tar sands pipeline should be approved only if it will not drive climate change. But activists aren't claiming victory yet.
The full U.S. Senate confirmed Obama's choice as Commerce secretary.
President Obama said greenhouse gas emissions will play a major role in determining whether the Keystone XL pipeline is built.
The Justices said Congress must determine which states and localities may need closer monitoring of their elections.
The administration had already proposed limits on greenhouse gas emissions for newly built plants.
A surprising number of prominent global lawmakers like to smoke, although some do not do so up publicly.
IRS official Danny Werfel says terms like "occupy," not just "tea party," triggered extra scrutiny by the agency.
Rachel Rose Hartman, a White House reporter for Yahoo News, incorrectly referred to Kenya as the country of President Barack Obama’s birth. Despite a correction, a mob of angry Twitter users think she should be out of a job.
KTLA published an email sent to colleagues a day before the reporter's death in a fiery car crash.
A reputed KKK member allegedly and bizarrely also tried to enlist Jews to kill Muslims with the device.
The CIA training reportedly lasts two weeks and involves learning how to use Russian weapons.
Iceland has resumed commercial whaling, spurring protests from environmental activists. The fin whale is the second-largest mammal in the world and an endangered species.
The U.S. and Cuba are holding talks about policies and programs both governments want revised.