Power Urges Ukrainians to Push for Reforms
The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations has urged the Ukrainian people to move from demanding change to helping to create it.
Chinese Former Official Sentenced to Life Term
Chinese state media say former security chief Zhou Yongkang has been sentenced to life in prison after a secret trial.
Chinese Officials Use Drone to Stop Cheating on Exam
Chinese officials are taking high-tech action against high-tech cheaters on the national college entrance test.
FIFA Suspends Bidding for 2026 World Cup
The world soccer organization, FIFA, said it has suspended the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup.
Suicide Bomber Attacks in Luxor, Egypt
A suicide attacker exploded a bomb Wednesday near the ancient Karnak temple in southern Egypt.
More US Forces Heading to Iraq
U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday ordered 450 more military trainers to go to Iraq.
Fighting Obesity Is a Long-Term, Complex Problem
For the past 15 years, experts on obesity have gathered in Plymouth, England to attend a conference.
Former Lawmaker Pleads Not Guilty of Financial Wrongdoing
Dennis Hastert, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, told a court Tuesday that he is not guilty of federal charges against him.
HSBC to dismiss tens of thousands of workers
One of the world’s largest banks, HSBC, is planning to dismiss up to 50,000 employees.
Obama, Abadi: Quicker training needed for Iraqi Troops
U.S. President Barack Obama met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Germany Monday.