Xi Jinping: The power and fragility of China's leader
With a simple sketch, he brings China's paramount leader to life...
Boko Haram sought terror training in Somalia, security chief says
Boko Haram fighters are crossing Africa to receive specialized training from Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia, the country's national security chief told CNN.
Tehran's teens: Iran isn't what you think it is
With their stylish clothes, effortless English and modish hair, the young people relaxing in this park in north Tehran would give New York or London hipsters a run for their money.
First on CNN: Government enlists tech giants to fight ISIS messaging
Seeking to bolster its effort to counter ISIS messaging on social media, the Obama administration is assembling something of a high-tech dream team to battle the terrorist group online.
Tehran awaits crucial elections on Iran's direction after nuclear deal
Campaign billboards and posters plaster Tehran. They're on lampposts, sides of buildings and trees -- all proof that Friday's elections will likely be contentious and critical for Iran.
U.S., China agree to draft resolution on North Korea
The United States and China have reached an agreement on a new U.N. Security Council draft resolution aimed at punishing North Korea in the wake of its recent nuclear test and for violating previous resolutions, a Security Council diplomat told CNN on Wednesday.
Egypt's President links Russian plane crash to terrorism
Egypt's President has publicly linked terrorism to the downing of a Russian passenger jet over Sinai last year - reportedly for the first time.
Buying a Trump? Better read the fine print
J. Michael Goodson is no slouch. Remember that when you hear his claim of being duped by a Donald Trump condo project in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Obama to unveil Guantanamo Bay closure plan
President Barack Obama said he would close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as one of his first acts in office. Seven years later, stymied by a hostile Congress and skepticism in his own party, he'll present a plan on how he'd go about it during his remaining days as president.
Partial truce in Syria to start at midnight Friday, Putin says
A truce among some -- but not all -- of the groups fighting inside Syria will go into effect at midnight Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday in address posted on the Kremlin website.
