U.S. official: ISIS declares state of emergency in self-declared capital
U.S. military officials are closely watching social media and news reports that say ISIS believes it may soon come under siege in Raqqa, Syria, its self-declared capital.
Trump's past surfaces as GOP looks forward
As Donald Trump pushed for party unity this week, he offered fresh reminders of the landmines from his past that he is carrying into a general election.
Is bin Laden's son being groomed for key al Qaeda role?
One of Osama bin Laden's sons could be expanding his role as a terrorist spokesman, with al Qaeda this week releasing another video that features his voice.
Dilma Rousseff: 'I'm the victim of a great injustice'
Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff didn't mince words as she began the fight of her political life Thursday.
Meet Donald Trump's Chinese fans
China is quite possibly Donald Trump's favorite campaign-trail target. Earlier this month, the presumptive Republican nominee went as far as describing China's trade relationship with the U.S. as "rape" and has repeatedly said China is stealing U.S. jobs.
Killer heatwave wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia
Drought, severe heat and water shortages are disrupting schools, killing animals and ravaging rice crops in Southeast Asia.
Uganda's Museveni extends 30-year grip on power
It was meant to be a celebration. But after days of political protests, violence and arrests of key opposition leaders, the streets of Uganda's capital were empty and the majority of businesses closed as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a fifth term -- extending his 30-year iron grip on power.
N. Korean families plead for return of restaurant workers who defected
In April, news of a spectacular defection rippled through the media. Most of the serving staff of a North Korean restaurant in Ningbo, China, had defected en masse.
Queen says Chinese officials were 'very rude' during Xi Jinping's UK trip
So much for the "golden era" of UK-China relations.The Queen has been caught on camera saying Chinese officials were "very rude" during President Xi Jinping's first state visit to the United Kingdom last year.
Donald Trump: I'll release tax returns after audit
Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to release his taxes when an IRS audit is completed, despite telling the Associated Press the previous day that he would not release his tax documents.
