Texas Federal Judge Leaves Block On Obama Immigration Plan In Place
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen in Brownsville, a city along the border with Mexico, has criticized U.S. immigration enforcement as too lax.
US Ambassador To South Korea Leaves Hospital After Knife Attack
Police are seeking to bring charges including attempted murder against Kim Ki-jong for the attack at a forum discussing Korean reunification.
Dollar At 12-Year Peak On Euro, Emerging Markets Spooked
Driving the dollar was speculation the Federal Reserve would start lifting interest rates around June or July.
China Feb Consumer Inflation Rebounds, Producer Deflation Intensifies
A property market downturn and widespread factory overcapacity are compounded by an uncertain global outlook and soft commodity prices.
Credit Suisse To Replace Long-Standing CEO Dougan: Sources
Dougan is one of only three global bank CEOs still in his job following the financial crisis.
EU, Greece To Start Technical Loan Talks On Wednesday
The new left-wing Greek government has tried the patience of its EU peers.
Former Google Exec Lee Confirmed To Lead US Patent Office
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed former Google Inc executive Michelle Lee to head the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a position that has been vacant for more than two years.
Dutch Minister Resigns Over Having Misled Parliament
State Secretary Fred Teeven and Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten told parliament a tax-free payment to a drug lordhad been smaller and all documentation lost.
IMF Assumes Ukraine To Get $15.4 Billion From Creditor Talks: Reuters Exclusive
The IMF's bailout program for Ukraine assumes Kiev will be able to get $15.4 billion from talks with its creditors, according to four sources familiar with the IMF's documents, said an exclusive Reuters report.
China's International Payments System Ready, Could Launch By Year-End: Sources
The system will replace a patchwork of networks and allow hassle-free renminbi transactions.
Nemtsov Friend Says Islamist Motive For Moscow Killing Is Nonsensical
Nemtsov's associates believe that the Kremlin stood to gain from the killing because he was determined to expose official corruption.
Foreign Banks Tighten Lending Rules For China State-Backed Firms
Such changes in policy suggest some foreign banks are preparing for a rise in defaults in the world's second-largest economy.
Strong US Jobs Data Raises Odds Of Fed Rate Rise, Hits Stocks
U.S. non-farm payrolls (NFP) data on Friday showed the unemployment rate hit a 6-1/2-year low of 5.5 percent in February.
US Senate Leader McConnell Promises No Default On Debt
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised Congress would raise the debt limit when the time comes.
Eurozone Says Greek Reform Outline Helpful, But Needs 'Troika' Scrutiny
European leaders praised Greece's reform outline, but said it still needs oversight.
Obama Cites Progress In US-Iran Nuclear Talks
The U.S. and Iran have narrowed their differences, President Barack Obama said.
UK Plans Airline Laws To Stop Britons From Joining Islamic State
A new group of laws unveiled last week is designed to stop the thousands of foreigners who have traveled to join the ranks of the Islamic State group.
Airstrike In Syria Hits Nusra Front Camp: Monitor, Sources
An airstrike by U.S.-led coalition forces has hit a camp used by al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front.
Malaysian PM Vows To Keep Up Search For MH370, Report Offers No New Clues
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said the country remains committed to the search for the missing MH370.
Data Brings More Focus On Timing Of US Rate Hike
Friday's stronger-than-expected jobs report boosted expectations of a U.S. rate increase as soon as June.
Obama Says Learned About Clinton's Emails From News Reports: CBS
In an interview with CBS, President Barack Obama said he learned through news reports that Hillary Clinton used a personal email during her time as secretary of state.
ECB's Coeure Says 'Time Is Running Short' For Greek Bailout Review
An ECB board member says time is running out for a solution to Greece's bailout woes.
Gunmen Attack Islamic State In Eastern Syria, Kill 12: Monitor
Gunmen on motorbikes first opened fire on an Islamic State patrol before attacking militants guarding a nearby courthouse.
Boris Nemtsov Murder: One Of Detained Suspects Served In Police: Report
Russian news agencies reported that the suspect served in a police unit in the strife-torn region of Chechnya.
China Hints Japan To Be Invited to WWII Memorial Parade
Sino-Japan relations have long been poisoned by what China sees as Japan's failure to atone for its occupation of parts of the country during the war.
UN Chief Disappointed By Failure Of South Sudan Peace Talks
A political row in the world's youngest country triggered a conflict that has killed more than 10,000 people. Talks broke down Friday.
China Defends Island Building In South China Sea, Says Not Seeking New World Order
China's activity in territory claimed by several of its neighbors has caused considerable tension in the region.
Czech, Austrian, Other Foreigners Missing After Libya Oilfield Attack
Foreigners have increasingly become targets in Libya's turmoil, where two rival governments are battling for control.
Syrian Airstrike Kills Two Islamic State Commanders
Islamic State supporters circulated a statement on Twitter announcing the "martyrdom" of Deeb Hedijan al-Otaibi, a self-declared provincial governor.
Nigeria's Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance To Islamic State: Audio Clip
The symbolic move highlights increased coordination between jihadi movements across north Africa and the Middle East.