North Korea's latest boast: Alcohol without the hangover
It put the world on edge after its supposed hydrogen bomb test. But perhaps we can learn to love North Korea now that it claims to have invented a revolutionary liquor that won't leave you bleary-eyed and hungover.
Eight in pretrial custody in Cologne New Year's Eve mass robberies, sex assaults
Eight men are in pretrial custody in connection with a spate of New Year's Eve mass robberies and sex assaults in Cologne, attacks that spurred a vigorous debate about asylum seekers in Germany.
ISIS confirms death of 'Jihadi John'
ISIS has confirmed the death of "Jihadi John" -- aka Mohammed Emwazi, aka Abu Muharib al-Muhajir -- in the latest issue of its Dabiq magazine.
Match-fixing in tennis: ATP Tour rejects cover up claim
Results and the scorching heat weren't what most people were talking about on the first day of the Australian Open. Instead, the murky world of match fixing was the center of discussion.
Donald Trump debate: Could UK really ban him?
Donald Trump was in the spotlight Monday in Britain's Parliament, where lawmakers debated whether the Republican presidential front-runner should be barred from entering the country. The suggestion follows Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
Pakistani teen cuts off hand after cleric accuses him of blasphemy
A Pakistani teenager cut off his hand after a Muslim cleric wrongly accused him of blasphemy, a local police chief told CNN.
Hundreds may be dead after ISIS abductions in Deir Ezzor
The city of Deir Ezzor in northern Syria has seen more than its share of conflict and suffering since the Syrian insurgency began. But the last few days have seen unprecedented horror, including suicide bombings, mass abductions and arbitrary killings, according to human rights activists.
Hong Kong police: Missing bookseller Lee Bo in China
Hong Kong police say they have requested a meeting with bookseller Lee Bo, whose mysterious disappearance last month caused international uproar, after Chinese authorities confirmed his whereabouts.
Democratic debate: Clinton, Sanders clash on guns
The final Democratic presidential debate before voting begins quickly turned personal Sunday as Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton traded barbs on gun control and health care.
Islands of the missing: Micronesia's emptying atolls
Our ship's crew brings ashore a barrel of iced drinks.The atoll's children don't care about the refreshments.
