Peru accuses American of 'facilitating sex tourism' of children
An American has been arrested in Peru on allegations that he "facilitated sex tourism and exploitation of children" for several years in the South American country.
Former Russian oligarch and Putin critic charged with murder
A former Russian oligarch and high-profile critic of Vladimir Putin has been charged with a murder, two days after calling for a regime change in Russia.
Explosion rocks central Kabul; Taliban claims 'suicide attacks'
A car bomb exploded near the Spanish Embassy in Afghanistan's capital early Friday evening, a source briefed on the incident said on condition of anonymity, and sporadic gunfire rang out in the area afterward -- assaults for which the Taliban appeared to claim responsibility.
Maid, 11, accuses cricket star of abuse: 'They used to beat me with sticks'
She's known as "Happy" but when Mahfuza Akhter was found bruised and crying in the streets of Dhaka she was anything but.
Geneva police hunting 5 suspects related to Paris attacks, source says
Geneva, Switzerland, was on high alert Thursday as police searched for suspects related to the terror attacks in Paris, a source close to the investigation told CNN.
Russia's middle class: We don't blame Putin
Russia's middle class has had a tough time recently, but they aren't blaming President Vladimir Putin for it.
China says it will give rights to undocumented children
China says it will provide 13 million unregistered citizens, most born in violation of China's one-child policy, with crucial documents giving them access to long-denied healthcare and schooling.
North Korea claims it has hydrogen bomb as U.N. discusses human rights abuses
North Korea has added the hydrogen bomb to its arsenal, state media said Thursday, a development that, if true, would represent a major leap in its nuclear weapons capabilities.
Hate incidents against American Muslims unabated; political rhetoric not helping
American Muslims appear to be facing a perfect storm of hate.Ever since the Paris attacks, carried out by extremists hiding behind religion, xenophobic bile has poured out against peaceful, law-abiding Americans who practice Islam.
Obama denounces 'bigotry' in veiled shot at Donald Trump
President Barack Obama took veiled shots at Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump while marking 150 years since the abolition of slavery.
