Magnitude-7.8 earthquake hits Ecuador; at least 28 dead
At least 28 people have died in a magnitude-7.8 earthquake that was centered near the coast of Ecuador, the country's vice president, Jorge Glas, told the nation Saturday night in a televised address.
Saudis warn of economic reprisals if Congress passes 9/11 bill
Saudi Arabia is warning it will sell off billions in American assets if the U.S. Congress passes a bipartisan bill that would allow victims of 9/11 and other terrorist attacks to sue foreign governments.
Japan earthquakes: Dozens killed; 'race against the clock' to find survivors
Heavy rains were expected through Sunday after Japan's Kyushu region was struck by twin earthquakes, hampering the search for survivors and forcing nervous residents into crowded evacuation centers.
Rescue crews seek survivors of 2nd Japanese quake; at least 19 dead
Rescue crews scrambled through rubble Saturday in a race against time for survivors of a magnitude-7.0 earthquake that struck Japan's Kyushu Island, the same region rattled by a 6.2 quake two days earlier.
Jamaica may oust UK's queen as official head of state
Queen Elizabeth II could be out of a job. In Jamaica, at least. In a speech to legislators Thursday, Jamaican Governor-General Patrick Allen proposed a constitutional amendment "to replace Her Majesty The Queen with a Non-Executive President as Head of State" in the Caribbean nation.
Dilma Rousseff impeachment: Brazil's President in for a fight
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is fighting for survival -- and it looks increasingly likely she won't make it.
Fraud suspects 'apologize' amid China-Taiwan deportation row
There's a new twist in the dust-up involving Taiwan, China and Kenya over deportations of fraud suspects to the mainland.
Japan earthquake kills nine; more aftershocks expected
At least nine people died when an earthquake struck Japan late Thursday, the Kumamoto Prefecture disaster management office said.
China posts slowest quarterly growth in seven years
China is getting a slow start out of the gate this year, growing at its slowest pace in seven years during the first quarter.
South Korea: North Korea missile launch failed
North Korea attempted to fire a missile from its eastern coast Friday, but the launch ended in failure, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
