U.S. destroyer sails near disputed Chinese island
The U.S. Navy on Tuesday sent a guided missile destroyer within 12 miles of a disputed island in the South China Sea where China has built an airstrip -- prompting China to scramble fighter jets and dispatch warships to "expel" the American ship.
North Korean general, reported executed, turns up at party congress
A senior North Korean military leader believed executed earlier this year for "factionalism, misuse of authority and corruption" seems to be alive and still a part of the secretive nation's ruling party after all.
Donald Trump finds allies on Europe's right
Donald Trump received more international criticism Tuesday, this time from London's newly elected mayor, Sadiq Khan.
Fault lines: GOP civil war deepen
Donald Trump is poised to breeze through another round of primary contests this week -- while the Republican Party splinters around him.
BBC correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, team expelled from North Korea
British Broadcasting Corporation correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes was detained in North Korea and is being expelled for his reporting, authorities have announced at a press conference.
The most powerful man in oil is out -- here's what comes next
Ali al-Naimi was the most powerful man in the oil business for two decades -- until this weekend. As the oil minister of Saudi Arabia, in control of the largest proven crude reserves in the world, al-Naimi was the de-facto leader of OPEC.
Death toll rises to 73 in Afghanistan bus, fuel tanker accident
At least 73 people were killed and 52 others injured in Afghanistan when two passenger buses caught fire after one collided with a fuel tanker, health officials say.
'Duterte Harry' tipped to win as Philippines heads to the polls
Millions of voters in the Philippines braved stifling hot weather to line up and have their say in the national election as polls opened Monday.
Barack Obama's last campaign
President Barack Obama's popularity is growing just in time for him to wage the final campaign of his political life.
Alberta wildfire growing, may reach Saskatchewan
The massive wildfire that forced almost 90,000 people to evacuate in Alberta is growing and approaching the neighboring province of Saskatchewan, Canadian officials said Saturday.
