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.
Widow of Russian Spy Fights for Justice
The widow of a murdered Russian spy continues to try to bring her husband’s killers to justice.
EgyptAir Plane Hijacked to Cyprus
An EgyptAir plane was hijacked Tuesday morning and forced to land in Cyprus, Egyptian officials said.
Suspected Bomber May Be Kidnapped Chibok Schoolgirl
A girl who may have been planning a suicide bombing in Cameroon said she is one of the Chibok girls kidnapped in 2014.