Taliban Confirms Death of Leader Mullah Omar
The Taliban officially confirmed Thursday that its founder and leader, Mullah Omar, is dead.
Why Do Mosquitoes Choose to Bite You?
Mosquitoes have an extraordinary ability to target humans far away and fly straight to their unprotected skin.
Zimbabweans Linked to Illegal Lion Kill Appear in Court
Two Zimbabweans arrested for illegally hunting a protected lion named Cecil appeared in a court in Harare Wednesday.
Turkey Hits Kurdish Militants in Iraq
Turkish warplanes bombarded Kurdish militants in northern Iraq Wednesday.
U.S. Lawmakers Seek Details of Iran Inspection Group
U.S. lawmakers urged top administration officials Wednesday to provide details about the group that is to enforce a nuclear deal with Iran.
Afghan Government: Taliban Leader Mullah Omar Died in 2013
Afghan government officials said Wednesday that Taliban chief Mullah Omar is dead.
South Korea says MERS Outbreak is Over
South Korea says the MERS outbreak in the country is over.
U.S. to Release Israeli Spy
The lawyers for an Israeli spy said Tuesday that U.S. officials have decided to release him in November.
North Korean Official: No Interest in Nuclear Talks
North Korea’s ambassador to China says his country is not interested in international negotiations about its nuclear program.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Visits Iran
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is in Iran.