The Tunisian town where ISIS makes militants
Western intelligence agencies believe Tunisians head the league table of foreign fighters swelling ISIS ranks, and Tunisian authorities identify the town of Kasserine as a veritable pipeline of recruits.
Wisconsin man allegedly threatens to kill President Barack Obama
A criminal complaint and arrest warrant were issued Thursday against a 55-year-old Tomah, Wisconsin man accused of threatening to kill President Barack Obama.
Suspect in killing of San Francisco woman had been deported five times
Kate Steinle was walking on a busy pier in San Francisco with her father when there was a single popping sound in the air.
ISIS publicly smashes Syrian artifacts
ISIS militants reportedly smashed cultural treasures from the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, including an artifact dating back to the second century, according to a statement from the group and Syrian state media.
38 dead, 15 missing after ferry capsizes in the Philippines
Fifteen people remained missing Friday from a ferry that capsized the day before in the central Philippines with more than 180 people on board, authorities said.
China criticized over Ramadan restrictions
Some schools and local government agencies in China's restive Xinjiang province have adopted policies that critics, including the Turkish government, say prevent residents from fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Saudi prince pledges $32 billion to charity
Alwaleed said he wants his money to go to humanitarian causes after his death. The release did not identify specific efforts, but said the board of trustees at Alaweed Philanthropies -- which he currently heads -- will craft a plan to spend the money on initiatives related to healthcare, education and poverty.
As death toll rises to 135, Indonesia crash raises concerns over aging fleet
The crash of a 50-year-old Indonesian Air Force plane that killed at least 135 people has put the health of the Southeast Asian nation's military aircraft under scrutiny.
Tunisia attack victims: Grandparents, soccer fans, longtime couples
As many as 30 of those killed in the terror attack in Sousse, Tunisia, are believed to have been British, according to Tunisia's Foreign Ministry. Many were pensioners, enjoying what were supposed to be the golden days of their retirement.
Greece defaults on $1.7 billion IMF payment
Greece became the first developed country to default to the IMF, an organization of 188 nations that tries to keep the world economy stable.
