Venezuela's disastrous course
For a fleeting few years the South American nation of Venezuela and its histrionic late President Hugo Chavez made waves on the global stage. While he upended the country's economy and exploited class conflict at home, he blamed the world's woes on the U.S., insulted the American president at the United Nations, and exhorted other leftists in the region to challenge the prevailing economic model and follow his path to "21st century socialism."
ISIS claims suicide bombing in central Iraqi city of Baquba that kills at least 30
A suicide car bomb ripped through a busy outdoor market Monday night near the Iraqi city of Baquba, killing at least 30 people and wounding 40 others, police and health officials said.
Meet Alphabet - Google's new parent company
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will run Alphabet -- Page as CEO and Brin as president.
Donald Trump: No apology on 'blood' remark amid GOP backlash
Presidential candidate Donald Trump defended himself Sunday from the fierce backlash he's received for criticizing Fox News debate moderator Megyn Kelly, insisting he said nothing wrong and that he values women.
Barack Obama: U.S. credibility on the line in Iran nuclear deal
President Barack Obama says the United States' credibility -- beyond just the specifics of the negotiations and his tenure in the White House -- is on the line as Congress votes on the Iran nuclear deal.
Stampede at Indian temple kills 10; dozens injured
A stampede left at least 10 people dead early Monday morning during religious celebrations in eastern India, authorities said.
South Korea warns North will pay 'harsh price' over DMZ landmine blast
The South Korean military says North Korea will pay a "harsh price" for a landmine blast that wounded two South Korean soldiers last week. "North Korea will pay a harsh price proportionate to the provocation that North Korea made," said Maj. Gen. Koo Hong-mo, director of operations of the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Donald Trump's 'blood' comment about Megyn Kelly draws outrage
Donald Trump's feud with Megyn Kelly escalated Friday night when he said the Fox News host had "blood coming out of her wherever" at this week's Republican debate, resulting in swift condemnation from conservatives and a major political event pulling its invitation to him.
Can the Singapore success story last another 50 years?
For a tiny country with few natural resources, the Republic of Singapore is an exceptional success story.On its 50th anniversary, the city-state certainly has much to celebrate.
Soudelor drenches China, downgraded to tropical storm
Typhoon Soudelor pounded Taiwan with fierce winds and torrential rain Saturday, killing five people before barreling on to China as a tropical storm.
