Staff Reporter | Sep 22, 2014 06:22 AM EDT
U.S. Senate leader Mitch McConnell's constituents think he has a problem with his public image and do not see him as a "real Kentuckian," based on a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. read more
Bianca Ortega | Sep 22, 2014 03:53 AM EDT
Democratic candidate Paul Davis' visit to a strip club in 1998 has plunged his Kansas gubernatorial bid in controversy as critics and opponent questioned his ability to govern in light of the issue. read more
Ren Benavidez | Sep 22, 2014 03:47 AM EDT
Palestinian and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet tomorrow in Cairo for indirect talks for a permanent ceasefire and to end the suffering of Gaza residents. read more
Andy Vitalicio | Sep 22, 2014 12:40 AM EDT
For the first time in naval history, Chinese warships docked at Iran's main naval port on the Persian Gulf on Sunday. read more
Ren Benavidez | Sep 22, 2014 01:46 AM EDT
The Shia Houthi rebel group in Yemen continued to advance despite signing a peace deal with the government on Sunday, causing a sense of uncertainty whether the agreement will hold. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 22, 2014 01:11 AM EDT
More than 70,000 Kurds fled from their villages in northern Syria into neighboring Turkey over the weekend, while tens of thousands try to cross the border to escape the onslaught of the Islamic State group (ISIL). read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 22, 2014 12:27 AM EDT
One hundred and forty world leaders will gather in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly to discuss an unusual number of crises including the the growing threats of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. read more
David Perry | Sep 21, 2014 10:06 PM EDT
In a first, thousands of Russians marched today in protest of Russian interference and/or clandestine support of pro-Moscow separatists fueling the ongoing civil conflict in Ukraine. read more
David Perry | Sep 21, 2014 09:45 PM EDT
Despite charges of rampant electoral fraud, former Financial Minister Ashraf Ghani have been declared President-elect of Afghanistan. read more
dweisman | Sep 21, 2014 12:48 AM EDT
A second man attempting to enter the White House illegally was arrested Saturday, less than 24 hours after a similar fence jumping security transgression at the White House prompted renewed criticism of the way the U.S. Secret Service protected the president and first family. read more
dweisman | Sep 21, 2014 05:12 AM EDT
Some 49 hostages held by ISIS/ISIL militants since June were released early Saturday to Turkish officials and taken to freedom at Sanilurfa on the Turkish side of the Syrian border. Former hostages were flown from Sanilurfa to Turkey's capital at Ankara where they were greeted by enthusiastic, flag-waving crowds. Turkey said it paid no ransom and met no conditions for the release. read more
Lemuel V. Cacho | Sep 20, 2014 02:02 PM EDT
On his visit to India, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian National Congress Party head Sonia Gandhi and former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh to talk about the relations between their countries last Friday. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 20, 2014 07:28 AM EDT
Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned from his four-nation trip around south and central Asia on Friday. read more
Christl Leong | Sep 20, 2014 04:09 AM EDT
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has pledged to strengthen cooperation in addressing healthcare issues in the region towards a healthier and sustainable ASEAN community. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Sep 20, 2014 03:04 AM EDT
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) has issued high alert early Saturday morning as tropical storm Fung-Wong approaches the southern tip of Taiwan, threatening to bring gales and heavy rain throughout the weekend. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more