Japanese scientists want to be first to drill into the Earth's mantle

Humans have been to the Moon and explored almost every corner of the planet -- but there's one place they have never been.

Trump, Xi have 'candid,' 'positive' talks in Florida

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping established a new framework for high-level negotiations on a range of issues and pledged to make progress on trade negotiations within the next 100 days during meetings here Thursday and Friday, top US officials said.

Survivors of Syrian attack describe chemical bombs falling from sky

Survivors of a deadly attack in Syria described chemical bombs being dropped from planes, directly contradicting the government's version of events.

Why the Dalai Lama's visit to a tiny town in India is causing such a stir

The Dalai Lama's plans to visit a picturesque Buddhist town in India's northeast have sparked renewed tensions between Beijing and New Delhi.

Trump defends Bill O'Reilly: 'I don't think Bill did anything wrong'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding Fox News host Bill O'Reilly.

North Korea fires ballistic missile, US State Department says

North Korea fired a projectile into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, on Wednesday morning, US and South Korean officials said.

As Russia mourns St. Petersburg attack, Europe shows little solidarity

When a British national inspired by Islamic State plowed through crowds on London's Westminster Bridge on March 22, killing four and injuring many others, acts of solidarity with the UK took place around Europe.

St. Petersburg bombing carried out by 'suicide' attacker

Monday's deadly St. Petersburg metro attack was carried out by a suicide bomber originally from the central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan, authorities said.

May isn't the first female leader to bare her head in Saudi Arabia

British Prime Minister Theresa May drew the world's attention on Tuesday when she decided not to cover her hair during an official visit to Saudi Arabia.

How could Trump go it alone on North Korea?

US President Donald Trump says he stands ready to fix the nuclear threat posed by North Korea -- with or without China.