Taiwan elects its first female president; China warns of 'grave challenges'
Taiwan has elected its first female president in a landmark election that could unsettle relations with Beijing.
Sanctions lifted after Iran found in compliance on nuclear deal
Iran has completed the necessary steps in a deal to restrict its nuclear program, meaning international economic sanctions are lifted, officials from the EU and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Saturday.
First on CNN: Pentagon releases video of U.S. bombing 'millions' in ISIS cash
The Department of Defense has released declassified video from its January 11 bombing of an ISIS cash depot in Mosul, Iraq, which was first reported exclusively by CNN.
5 Americans released by Iran, 4 as part of prisoner swap
Iran has freed four U.S. prisoners as part of a prisoner swap, including Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, Marine veteran Amir Hekmati and Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, senior U.S. administration officials said Saturday, confirming reports first published in Iranian media.
Burkina Faso attack: At least 28 dead, scores freed after hotel siege
Attackers raided a luxury hotel in Burkina Faso overnight, shooting some and taking others hostage in a siege that lasted hours and ended with 28 people dead.
First on CNN: Pentagon releases video of U.S. bombing 'millions' in ISIS cash
The Department of Defense has released declassified video from its January 11 bombing of an ISIS cash depot in Mosul, Iraq, which was first reported exclusively by CNN.
Taiwan set to elect first female leader
Voters in the only Chinese democracy are expected to elect Taiwan's first female leader when they go to the polls Saturday for presidential and parliamentary elections.
New York Daily News to Cruz: 'Drop Dead, Ted'
There's little love lost between Ted Cruz and New York City. On Friday, the feud between the Texas senator and America's largest city escalated when the New York Daily News told Cruz, in bold, headline font on the front page of the paper: "Drop dead, Ted."
ISIS militant masterminded Jakarta attack from Syria, Indonesia police say
There was a mastermind behind Thursday's attack in front of a Starbucks in central Jakarta, and he orchestrated and financed it from ISIS headquarters in Syria, Indonesian police said.
Shipwreck from 1800s found during search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
For nearly two years, boats dragging high-tech detection devices across the Indian Ocean have failed to solve the mystery of the whereabouts of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
