US-funded police linked to illegal executions in El Salvador

The United States has quietly funded and equipped elite paramilitary police officers in El Salvador who are accused of illegally executing gang members, CNN has learned.

Dow tumbles nearly 400 points on Italy fears and US-China trade tensions

Volatility gripped Wall Street on Tuesday. The Dow plunged more than 392 points, or 1.6%, on fears about political turmoil in Italy and renewed trade uncertainty between the United States and China. It was the worst day for the Dow since April 24.

ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after star's racist Twitter rant

ABC canceled its hit sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday after the show's biggest star, Roseanne Barr, went on a racist Twitter rant.

Malaysia ditches Singapore rail link. Is Chinese project next?

Malaysia's new leader is ditching a planned high-speed rail link with Singapore that would have cost billions.

Trump ramps up pressure to get North Korea summit on track

A heightened level of presidential urgency is spurring discussions among American and North Korean counterparts two weeks ahead of an off-again, on-again summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.

'Spiderman' granted French citizenship after rescuing child from Paris balcony

A young Malian migrant who rescued a child dangling from a balcony will be made a French citizen and has been offered a job by the Paris fire brigade, the office of the French presidency said.

Ivanka Trump granted seven new trademarks in China

Ivanka Trump has scored a batch of new trademarks in China as her father continues trade talks with Beijing.

US delegation travels to North Korea for potential summit preparation

A US delegation traveled to North Korea on Sunday for preparatory talks ahead of a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, three senior US officials with knowledge of the situation tell CNN.

US sails warships past disputed islands in South China Sea

The United States has sailed two warships past a handful of disputed islands in the South China Sea for the first time, a move that drew the ire of Beijing.

Italian President to appoint non-political prime minister

Italy's President said Sunday he will appoint a technocratic, or non-political, prime minster after the designated choice declined to form a government.