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Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives In Vietnam Ahead Of Historic Meeting With Taiwan's Leader

After his crucial trip to Vietnam, the Chinese president is set to hold historic talks with Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou in Singapore on Saturday.

Iran To Meet Rouhani Timetable On Ending Sanctions: Nuclear Chief

Iran is on track to fulfill President Hassan Rouhani's commitments to list sanctions that have crippled the country's economy.

Russia Sends Missile Defense Systems To Syria Amid Fears Its Planes Could Be Hijacked

Russia claims its airstrikes in Syria are against the Islamic State group, but Western countries believe it is an attempt to protect Syrian President Bashar Assad.

New York Fed Conference: Prospects Of December Rate Hike Likely To Figure In Discussions

Investors will keep a close eye on Thursday's event at the New York Fed, where many top policy makers -- including IMF Chief Christine Lagarde -- are scheduled to speak.

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Marco Rubio Immigration Reform: Candidate Hardens Opposition To DACA After Trump's Criticisms

The presidential candidate now says he'd end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, even if Congress does not pass immigration reform.

Target Announces Plans To Close 13 Stores: Report

Other popular retailers that have announced store closings this year include Macy’s, which said it would close 40 stores, and J.C. Penney.

Will Mexico Legalize Marijuana? New Court Ruling Could Spark Reform

A top court's decision could be the country’s first step in reforming its drugs laws, considered the most conservative in Latin America.

NFL Auditing Department Of Defense Contracts Amid 'Paid Patriotism' Debate

An investigation by U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake found the Pentagon spent more than $6 million on patriotic events at NFL games.

Russian Food Sanctions 2015: Meat, Cheese Shortage Feared Amid EU Embargo Over Ukraine Conflict

Citizens have bemoaned the loss of imported products amid U.S. and European sanctions, and an expansive smuggling system has arisen in response.

Who Is The World's Most Powerful Person? Russia's Vladimir Putin Tops New Forbes List

For the third year in a row, the Russian president ranked No. 1 on the business magazine's list of influential world figures.

Russian Plane Crash Update: Jet Possibly Brought Down By Bomb

The Islamic State group said again Wednesday that it was responsible for the attack, and added it would eventually explain how the attack was carried out.

How To Become A NASA Astronaut, No Experience Necessary

NASA will accept astronaut applications from December 14, 2015 to mid-February 2016.

Amid Free Education Protests, College Costs Around The World Reveal Countries' Differences

Free college doesn't always mean no debt, but it helps in some areas around the globe.

Who Does Marco Rubio Want To Grab A Beer With? Malala Yousafzai, An Underage Muslim

After Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was asked who he’d like to have a beer with outside of the political world, one of his answers has drawn plenty of jokes online.

Shakira’s Love Rocks Is Already A Flop, Signaling Trouble For Celebrity-Driven Mobile Games

The pop star’s mobile game, released just weeks ago, is not generating the revenue she and her team expected.

Bitcoin Rally: Digital Currency's Surge Driven By China, Speculators, The Blockchain (And Ponzi Schemers?)

Five factors are at play in Bitcoin's double-digit gains against the dollar, but enthusiasts are troubled by one of them.

Hyperloop Could Cover Distances Up To 10,000 Kilometers By 2020

Hyperloop Technologies says a prototype will be up and running by the end of 2016, with three commercial projects operational by the end of 2020.

South Sudan Plane Crash Update: Lax Safety Standards Suspected For Soviet-Era Aircraft That Left Dozens Dead

An overcrowded plane, paired with lax safety standards, likely contributed to the crash of a Soviet-era plane in South Sudan Wednesday.

FIFA Corruption Scandal: Reform Chief Resists Term Limits For Soccer's Top Officials

Critics are skeptical about FIFA's commitment to change after reform chairman Francois Carrard downplayed the need for term limits for top officials.

Russian Plane Crash In Sinai Due To Explosives? UK Cancels Flights To Sharm El-Sheikh In Egypt Over Security Concerns

The move follows the recent crash of a Russian airplane in Egypt, which the British government says may have been caused by an act of terrorism.

Russian Plane Crash Update: Black Box Content Extracted And Validated, Another Damaged As ISIS Claims Responsibility

The black boxes are likely to be critical in learning what happened to Airbus A321M, which crashed Saturday shortly after it began its flight to Russia.