US troops lost weapons to ISIS in firefight

US troops abandoned equipment and weapons after they came under fire from ISIS fighters, the Pentagon acknowledged Tuesday.

'Iron Lady of Manipur': World's longest hunger strike ends

With a lick of some honey that was spooned onto her palm, human rights activist Irom Sharmila on Tuesday ended her 16-year hunger strike in India -- the longest such fast in the world.

50 GOP national security experts oppose Trump

Fifty prominent Republican foreign policy and national security experts -- many veterans of George W. Bush's administration -- have signed a letter denouncing Donald Trump's presidential candidacy and pledging not to vote for him.

Japan's Emperor Akihito fears age could impact ability to rule

In a rare televised address, Japan's Emperor Akihito said if his health worsens he fears he will not be able to fulfill his duties.

GOP senator: 'I will not be voting for Donald Trump'

Susan Collins, a Republican who's been in the Senate since 1997, said she is not going to vote for Donald Trump as president, finding him unsuitable for office "based on his disregard for the precept of treating others with respect, an idea that should transcend politics."

CNN Poll of Polls: Clinton tops Trump by 10

The post-convention polls are in, and they consistently show Hillary Clinton entering the next phase of the presidential election campaign with the upper hand over Donald Trump.

Will Japanese Emperor Akihito step down in rare televised speech?

Japanese Emperor Akihito will take to the country's airwaves Monday to deliver a rare televised speech.

Thailand votes in favor of new constitution, preliminary results show

Thai voters have approved a new draft constitution, the country's election commission said Sunday evening.

Kasich: Trump Jr. called aide to float VP offer

Ohio Gov. John Kasich still isn't ready to support Donald Trump for president -- but he confirmed that one of his aides was contacted about possibly joining the real estate mogul's ticket as his vice president.

Report: George P. Bush urges Republicans to back Trump

Jeb Bush is resolutely #NeverTrump but his son, George P. Bush, no longer is.