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.
Oil prices dive on Iran sanctions fallout
Talk about a rude welcome back for Iran. Crude oil prices dropped below $29 a barrel on Sunday evening as investors brace for Iran's return to global oil markets.
Americans in Iran prisoner swap arrive in Germany
Three Americans freed in a prisoner swap with Iran arrived in Germany on Sunday evening after a brief stop in Switzerland, two White House officials said.
3 American contractors missing in Iraq
Three American contractors went missing in Iraq two days ago, said a senior security official in Baghdad.
Taiwan elects its first female president; China warns of 'grave challenges'
Taiwan has elected its first female president in a landmark election that could unsettle relations with Beijing.
Sanctions lifted after Iran found in compliance on nuclear deal
Iran has completed the necessary steps in a deal to restrict its nuclear program, meaning international economic sanctions are lifted, officials from the EU and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Saturday.
