Dozens killed in Kabul as Taliban attack

An explosion rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday morning -- the apparent work of Taliban militants targeting a security team that protects government VIPs, a police official told CNN.

Donald Trump mixes up '9/11' with '7/11'

Donald Trump, who has made his advocacy for New York City after the 9/11 attacks central to his candidacy, accidentally referred to it on Monday as 7/11 -- the ubiquitous convenience store.

Magnitude-7.8 earthquake hits Ecuador; at least 28 dead

At least 28 people have died in a magnitude-7.8 earthquake that was centered near the coast of Ecuador, the country's vice president, Jorge Glas, told the nation Saturday night in a televised address.

Saudis warn of economic reprisals if Congress passes 9/11 bill

Saudi Arabia is warning it will sell off billions in American assets if the U.S. Congress passes a bipartisan bill that would allow victims of 9/11 and other terrorist attacks to sue foreign governments.

Japan earthquakes: Dozens killed; 'race against the clock' to find survivors

Heavy rains were expected through Sunday after Japan's Kyushu region was struck by twin earthquakes, hampering the search for survivors and forcing nervous residents into crowded evacuation centers.

Rescue crews seek survivors of 2nd Japanese quake; at least 19 dead

Rescue crews scrambled through rubble Saturday in a race against time for survivors of a magnitude-7.0 earthquake that struck Japan's Kyushu Island, the same region rattled by a 6.2 quake two days earlier.

Jamaica may oust UK's queen as official head of state

Queen Elizabeth II could be out of a job. In Jamaica, at least. In a speech to legislators Thursday, Jamaican Governor-General Patrick Allen proposed a constitutional amendment "to replace Her Majesty The Queen with a Non-Executive President as Head of State" in the Caribbean nation.

Dilma Rousseff impeachment: Brazil's President in for a fight

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is fighting for survival -- and it looks increasingly likely she won't make it.

Fraud suspects 'apologize' amid China-Taiwan deportation row

There's a new twist in the dust-up involving Taiwan, China and Kenya over deportations of fraud suspects to the mainland.

Japan earthquake kills nine; more aftershocks expected

At least nine people died when an earthquake struck Japan late Thursday, the Kumamoto Prefecture disaster management office said.