Buhari Builds On Early Lead In Tight Nigerian Election
Nigerian opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari built a lead of 2 million votes with three-quarters of states counted on Monday, raising the prospect of a stunning ballot box victory for him.
Air Strike Kills At Least 40 At Yemen Camp For Displaced
An air strike killed at least 40 people at a camp for displaced people in north Yemen, humanitarian workers said, in an attack that apparently targeted nearby Houthi fighters.
Justice Department Sues Oklahoma University Over Transgender Professor
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Monday against Southeastern Oklahoma State University over its suspected discrimination against a transgender assistant professor.
Nadal Crashes Out In Miami, Murray Wins
A third-round loss marks another early elimination for Rafael Nadal on hardcourt.
European, Asian Shares Rise, Helped By Chinese Stimulus
Chinese stocks surged to seven-year highs, helped by Beijing's unveiling of an ambitious plan to build a modern Silk Road.
Cameron To Meet Queen, Formally Call Knife-Edge Election
Cameron will ask the monarch's approval to dissolve parliament ahead of a May 7 ballot.
Warburg Pincus Seeks $12B Private Equity Fund
Private equity investors prefer their money to be deployed quickly, assuming it's invested wisely.
Oil Prices Fall As Iran, World Powers Seek Nuclear Deal
A Singapore-based brokerage firm expects oil prices to fall further in the second quarter.
Andy Murray Closes In On 500th Win
"It's not easy these days to win that many matches, so that's a good sign," said the Scot, who advanced at the Miami Open.
Pennsylvania Girl, 4, Rides Bus Alone In Search Of Slushie, Shocks Passengers
Upon noticing the child, the bus driver pulled over, called his control center and waited for police to arrive.
Afghan MP Survives Targeted Suicide Attack In Kabul That Kills Three Others
Eight people were injured and three died in an apparent targeted suicide attack on a member of Afghanistan's parliament.
Germanwings Crash Co-Pilot Andreas Lubitz May Have Had Detached Retina, Newspaper Reports
The Bild am Sonntag says investigators found evidence that Andreas Lubitz feared losing his eyesight, apparently because of a detached retina.
Upset By Warren, US Banks Debate Halting Some Campaign Donations
Upset with calls for banks to be broken up, some big Wall Street players have discussed withholding campaign donations to Senate Democrats in protest.
Battling Nightmare Infections: US CDC's Plan To Beat Superbugs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been given a mandate to slash rates of infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria by 2020.
Tens Of Thousands Of Tunisians March After Attack On The Bardo National Museum
"There is no room for terrorists here," one of the Tunisian demonstrators says. “Today everyone is with us.”
Expected Iranian Nuclear Deal Worse Than Israel Feared, PM Benjamin Netanyahu Says
“This deal, as it appears to be emerging, bears out all of our fears, and even more than that,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Arab League Summit: Leaders To Announce Unified Force To Counter Security Threats
It may take months for Arab League leaders to create the unified regional force, as proposed by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Kerry Cancels Trip In Honor Of Ted Kennedy As Talks Intensify
Officials close to the talks said the French and German foreign ministers were considering delaying a planned joint trip to focus on clearing the remaining hurdles to a deal.
Even Before Any 'Brexit' Vote, UK Losing Sway In Europe
After decades of punching above its weight in Europe, Britain's influence is waning, even before we know whether a promised referendum on "Brexit" will go ahead.
Tunisian Forces Kill Nine Militants In South Before Solidarity March
The operations late on Saturday came hours before thousands of Tunisians were expected to join world leaders in a march of solidarity in Tunis.
Singaporeans Bid Final Farewell To Founding Father Lee Kuan Yew
"His biggest achievement is to help elevate people's living standards," one Singaporean lining the procession route told Reuters.
Modi's Popularity In Rural India Punctured By Discontent, Suicides
Over a dozen debt-laden farmers have committed suicide in recent weeks in India, and discontent in many rural areas against government policies grows.
French Local Election Runoff To Test Far-Right Strength
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has put a faltering comeback back on track by steering his conservatives to an unexpected first place in the first round.
Woods Will Fall Outside World's Top 100 On Monday
After a long hiatus, Tiger Woods is no longer a top-rated golfer.
Best Buy Warns Of Profit Hit As It Consolidates Canadian Stores
The retailer will close 66 of its Future Shop brand stores in Canada and convert 65 of them to Best Buy brand stores.
US Senator Rubio Could Announce White House Bid April 13: Report
The Florida senator has reserved the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami for an undisclosed event, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
Diplomats And UN Staff Flee Yemen As Houthis Target Aden
The United Nations as well as diplomats from Saudi Arabia have moved their staffs out of Yemen as Houthi fighters target Aden.
Defense Moves Into Spotlight In Boston Marathon Bombing Trial
As prosecutors rest their case, the trial is expected to turn sharply to his lawyers.
Iran And Powers Close In On 2-3 Page Nuclear Deal, Success Uncertain
Iran and representatives from the U.S. and Europe are close to agreeing a two- or three-page accord for the basis of a long-term nuclear deal.
Crowds Swell To Bid Farewell To Singapore's Founder Lee Ahead Of Funeral
The waiting time to enter Singapore's Parliament House where Lee's body was laying in state was as long as 6 hours just before midday on Saturday.
