Sikhs: Religious minority target of mistaken hate crimes

The victim of a possible hate crime in Washington state Friday would not be the first Sikh to be targeted.

North Korea fires four ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan

North Korea has fired four ballistic missiles, three of which landed within 200 nautical miles of Japan, the country's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday.

How Congress responded to Trump's request to investigate the Obama administration

Democrats sharply criticized President Donald Trump's calls on lawmakers Sunday to investigate his baseless claim that former President Barack Obama tapped his phone.

Russia urged to ban 'Beauty and the Beast' remake over gay 'propaganda'

A Russian lawmaker has urged that country's government to ban Disney's new "Beauty and the Beast" remake after labeling it "a blatant, shameless propaganda of sin and perverted sexual relationships."

Body of beheaded German hostage found in Philippines

Officials have found the body of Jurgen Kantner, a German hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in the Philippines last week.

China's premier: Hong Kong independence calls 'will lead nowhere'

China's second highest-ranking politician criticized calls for Hong Kong independence in a speech to the nation's parliament Sunday.

Trump's baseless wiretap claim

President Donald Trump made a stunning claim Saturday, alleging without offering evidence that his predecessor, Barack Obama, wiretapped his phones at Trump Tower ahead of the 2016 election.

US suspends expedited processing of H-1B visas

The US is temporarily suspending expedited processing of H-1B visas, eliminating the option of shorter wait times for the program that helps highly skilled foreigners work at US companies.

China expects slower economic growth of about 6.5% this year

China expects its growth engine to continue to cool off after decades of breakneck expansion. The government said Sunday that it's targeting growth of "around 6.5% or higher if possible" in 2017.

Malaysia to kick out North Korean envoy in row over Kim Jong Nam death

Malaysia declared the North Korean ambassador "persona non grata" and plans to expel him from the country in 48 hours, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.