2 Muslim women, babies attacked in alleged hate crime in New York

A woman yelling anti-Muslim sentiment allegedly attacked two Muslim women as they pushed their children in strollers in New York, authorities said.

Kerry announces US-Russia deal on Syrian ceasefire

The US and Russia announced a plan Friday to bring about a ceasefire in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry said.

North Korea nuclear test: is the only option left to cut off the power?

North Korea claimed it had successfully conducted its fifth and biggest nuclear test on Friday -- and reaction from around the world has been almost as explosive.

North Korea nuclear test becomes election weapon

Within hours of North Korea's nuclear test Friday, it had become a political weapon in the US.

French prosecutor: Women who planned attack were directed by ISIS

Three women arrested in raids this week in France were part of a terror cell directed by ISIS from Syria, Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said Friday.

Rash of snubs complicates US diplomacy

When American presidents and vice presidents travel abroad, they are accustomed to a reception reflecting their status as leaders of the free world.

French officer injured in arrest of women planning attack, official says

Three women who were likely planning an "imminent and violent" attack were arrested near Paris on Thursday, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said.

South China Sea: China building more islands?

Is China building more islands in the disputed waters of the South China Sea?

Texas high school shooting: Girl shooter dead, 2 injured

A 14-year-old freshman shot and killed herself after wounding another female student at Alpine High School in west Texas, authorities said Thursday.

Obama, Duterte exchange 'pleasantries' after spat

President Barack Obama exchanged "pleasantries" with his Philippines counterpart on Wednesday following an ugly outburst earlier this week that led to a cancellation of formal talks between the two leaders.