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World War III A Possibility As Russia-Turkey Tensions Soar? Following Russian Plane Downing, NATO Holds 'Extraordinary Meeting'

Concerns that Turkey's shooting down a Russian warplane could lead to a world war emerged on social media.

Popemobile In Africa: Pope Francis To Ride In Open-Topped Vehicle Without Bulletproof Vest Amid Security Concerns In Kenya, Uganda, Central African Republic

Despite security concerns, Pope Francis will not wear a bulletproof vest nor travel in an armored popemobile during his six-day, three-nation tour of Africa.

Russian Military Weapons To Iran: S-300 Missile Defenses Delivered To Tehran Ahead Of Sanction Relief

International powers are preparing to lift sanctions against Iran following a nuclear deal worked out in July, and states across the region are working to update their defenses.

After Helicopter Crash, Taliban Capture Afghan Soldiers, Possibly US Military Personnel

Two U.S. soldiers were reportedly captured by the Taliban Tuesday -- along with 13 Afghan soldiers -- after a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

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Volkswagen Emission Scandal Update: Tax Evasion Suspicions Now Part Of Criminal Investigation

A criminal inquiry into Volkswagen has been expanded to include tax evasion suspicions, according to reports.

China To Open First Military Base In Africa, Signs Deal With Djibouti, US General Says

The U.S. also has a military base in Djibouti, which prepares ships, aircraft and other deployments for "regional and combatant command requirements."

Microsoft Windows Tablet Market Share To Almost Double By 2019, At Android's Expense

A new report from Strategy Analytics predicts a major jump in Windows tablet market share at the expense of Android.

Student Loan Default Action Plan: 3 Things To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Loans

Borrowers who fall behind on payments may have more options than they realize, as long as they are proactive.

Turkey-Russia Relations Explained: Shooting Down Of Russian Fighter Jet Underscores Simmering Tensions Over Syria

The debacle underscores rising hostilities between Ankara and Moscow, as the two countries –- despite being strong trade partners –- have not seen eye to eye over Syria.

US Q3 GDP: New Estimate Expected To Revise GDP Growth To 2.1%

If there is a significant upward revision in the GDP estimate, it would boost the case for a December rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: Diesel Engine Fixes ‘Manageable’ But Inquiry May Take Months, CEO Says

Matthias Müller also said during a speech Monday that the inquiry into the emissions scandal may take several months.

Donald Trump, Facing Flak For Misleading Retweet, Refuses To Back Down

The Republican frontrunner had shared on Twitter fabricated numbers about crime statistics in the U.S.

Hewlett-Packard Units To Report Earnings For First Time Since Split

Hewlett Packard Enterprise will focus on corporate business and cloud computing under Meg Whitman, while HP Inc will sell printers and PCs.

US Government Need Not Reveal Memos Related To Targeted Killings, Appeals Court Rules

A U.S. court ruled that the government need not release details of targeted killings of citizens suspected of involvement in terrorist activities overseas.

South China Sea Dispute: Philippines-China Arbitration Hearings Begin In International Court

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Netherlands will hear a dispute between the Philippines and China.

Australia Calls For Greater Intel Sharing In Asia To Stop Paris-Style Attack

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ordered law enforcement officials to test their readiness for a mass casualty attack in the wake of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks.

French President Hollande, Obama To Meet In Washington To Coordinate Paris Attacks Response

ISIS will be the focus Tuesday when French President François Hollande confers with U.S. President Barack Obama.

Natural Disasters Linked To Over 600,000 Deaths In 20 Years: Study

Storms and other disasters have been linked to 600,000 deaths and more than $1,9 trillion in economic losses in recent years, the United Nations says.

Asian Shares Mixed After US Closes Lower

Japan stocks are little changed after a holiday while Australian shares fell, dragged down by falling metal prices.

US State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

Following recent terror attacks abroad, Americans are being advised to exercise vigilance when in public places or using public transportation, the State Department said Monday.

Muslim Teen Ahmed Mohamed Lawsuit: 'Clock Kid's' Family Seeking $15 Million In Damages From Texas School

The attention the 14-year-old received after being arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school ultimately forced the family to leave the U.S., they say.

Ben Carson Thomas Jefferson Controversy: Presidential Candidate Doesn't Know Who Crafted Constitution?

It wasn't the first time the Republican presidential candidate got his facts wrong when talking about one of America's Founding Fathers.

Free 'Jessica Jones' Torrent Downloads Explode As Netflix Original Is Stolen 853,537 Times In First Weekend

The second of Netflix's Marvel series premiered on Friday and was immediately seized by pirates the world over.

Ben Carson Says He Saw Video Footage Of Muslims In New Jersey Celebrating On 9/11: Report

Republican presidential candidates Ben Carson and Donald Trump claim they saw footage of American Muslims cheering during 9/11.

When Was The First Thanksgiving Meal Celebrated In America? How The Pilgrims' Feast Became A Holiday

Thanksgiving wasn't really an annual feast for many years after the original feast. It was only turned into a holiday by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939.