FIFA President: Charges Bring Shame to Sport
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said corruption scandals within the world soccer organization have brought “shame and humiliation” on the sport.
Iranian FM Expresses Hope for Nuclear Deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Thursday he his hopeful Iran and a group of world powers can reach a final agreement on his country’s nuclear program “within a reasonable period of time.”
President Obama Hosts Twitter Chat on Climate Change
Just a week after entering the Twitter world with his new handle, @POTUS, U.S. President Barack Obama was on Twitter Thursday answering questions on climate change.
Resounding Earth: Creating Music from Metal
Sometimes you can feel the ring of a bell from your head to your feet.
Islamic State Executes 20 in Palmyra Roman Theater
A Human Rights group says that the Islamic State militants have executed 20 people in the ancient Roman theater in Palmyra, a UNESCO World heritage site.
Heat Wave Kills 1,100 in India
A heat wave in India has killed more than 1,100 people in the southeastern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Rick Santorum to Run for President
Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum launched his second campaign for the White House on Wednesday.
FBI: Ransomware Scams on the Rise
An old Internet scam is getting some new attention lately.
US, Swiss Officials Take Action Against FIFA in Corruption Cases
United States officials have brought charges against current and former leaders of FIFA, the group that governs the sport of football around the world.
Iraq Launches Operation to Recapture Anbar
The Iraqi government said it has launched an operation to seize control of Anbar province from Islamic State militants.