Strong Earthquakes Strike Ecuador
A powerful earthquake struck Ecuador Saturday, killing at least 235 people and injuring more than 1,500.
Kerry ‘Deeply Moved’ on Hiroshima Visit
John Kerry said he was “deeply moved” and “honored” to visit Hiroshima, Japan on Monday.
Relatives of Chinese Leaders Named in ‘Panama Papers’
Relatives of members of the Chinese Communist Party’s past and current top leadership have been named in leaked documents known as the Panama Papers.
Helen Clark Reaches for Top UN Post
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark says she is a candidate to become the first woman secretary-general of the United Nations.
Iceland Leader Resigns after ‘Panama Papers’ Release
The prime minister of Iceland, Sigmunder Gunnlaugsson, resigned Tuesday.
Why Do Women Join Islamic State?
Jaelyn Young seemed both excited and frightened about what her life would be like when she joined the Islamic State in Syria.
How Do Americans, Chinese See the Other?
U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping met this week over international security issues.
At Least 20 Dead in Indian Bridge Collapse
At least 20 people died and hundreds were injured in a bridge collapse in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata Thursday.
Yazidis Exchanged for IS Prisoners
More than 50 Yazidi women and children were exchanged last week for Islamic State prisoners held by Kurdish forces in Syria.
Terrorism Threat Is Focus of Nuclear Summit
Terrorists getting nuclear material to make bombs will be discussed among world leaders at this week’s Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C.