China holds 'World Internet Conference' as censorship intensifies

As China hosts execs from global tech companies at its World Internet Conference, human rights advocates are warning that online censorship in the country is only getting worse.

In push for Mosul, US coalition pummeling ISIS

The US-led coalition has pounded ISIS targets relentlessly since the offensive to recapture Mosul began last month, a military official told reporters on Tuesday.

Obama urges Americans to give Trump a chance

President Barack Obama encouraged Americans Monday to give President-elect Donald Trump some time to get adjusted to the responsibilities of the presidency.

CNN's 'Unprecedented': Trump told Christie he didn't think he'd last past October 2015

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's February endorsement of Donald Trump shocked observers as the first sign of capitulation from the Republican establishment to the man who would eventually become their nominee -- and then their president.

Anger rising over India's bungled cash exchange

Banks are out of cash. ATMs are broken. Frustration has given way to anger. Five days ago India suddenly banned more than 80% of its rupee notes, launching a currency exchange program that has been dogged by logistics snafus, poor banking infrastructure and intense demand for the new money.

Trump to supporters harassing minorities: 'Stop it'

Donald Trump on Sunday told his supporters to stop harassing minorities, in his first televised sit-down interview since becoming President-elect.

New Zealand: At least 2 dead in series of powerful earthquakes

)A series of powerful earthquakes jolted New Zealand's South Island Monday, triggering a tsunami and sending aftershocks across the country that left at least two dead, officials said.

Ryan: 'We are not planning on erecting a deportation force'

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Sunday despite Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric, lawmakers are not prepared to form a deportation force to round-up and deport undocumented immigrants.

Aleppo residents get warning by text message: You have 24 hours to leave

Residents in war-ravaged eastern Aleppo received a dire warning early Sunday: Prepare for the city to be bombarded and evacuate in the next 24 hours.