Venezuela Jails Store Owners Accused Of Creating Queues: Maduro
Maduro accuses a rapacious business elite of waging an "economic war" to bring down his administration.
Oil Prices Fall After Last Week's Surge, Strike Action
The drops followed a jump back from six-year lows on Friday.
South Sudan's Warring Sides Sign Another Ceasefire Deal
The warring sides also agreed to abide by a ceasefire deal signed in January 2013 but frequently violated.
At Least 10 Killed In Attacks Led By Yemen's Ansar Al-Sharia
Ansar al-Sharia said its members targeted and killed Abu Abdullah al-Ayadi, a Houthi commander in Yemen's central city of Ibb.
Bombs At Luxury Mall Rattle Tense Bangkok
The bombs caused little damage but were the first to shake the Thai capital since the military seized power in May.
Blast Targeting Bus Near Shiite Shrine In Damascus Kills Six
Nusra Front has been battling the Syrian military as well as other insurgent groups in Syria.
Kurdish Forces Free Oil Workers At Kirkuk Crude Station: Officials
Iraqi forces freed workers who had gone missing after Islamic State group raided an oil station in Kirkuk.
Greece Starts Drive To Sell New Debt Deal To Doubting Europe
Greece's new government has launched its drive to persuade a skeptical Europe to accept a new debt agreement.
East Ukraine Death Toll Mounts After Peace Talks Fail
After peace talks fail, 24 hours of violence erupts in Ukraine.
Federal Reserve’s ‘Solid’ Growth View Faces Test, While Greek Drama Takes Stage
The Federal Reserve last week lifted its assessment of the U.S. expansion to “solid” from “moderate.”
United Steelworkers Calls Strike At 9 US Oil, Chemical Plants Over New Contract
The walkouts are the first conducted in support of a nationwide collective-bargaining agreement in the industry since 1980.
Syria Aims To 'Flush Out All Terrorists' In 2015: Prime Minister
Speaking in parliament, Wael al-Halqi said Syria's would "back any initiatives to fight global terrorism," state media reported.
North Korea Says US Rejects Invitation To Pyongyang For Top Diplomat
North Korea accused Washington of trying to shift the blame for the deadlock in negotiations over the country's controversial nuclear program.
Hong Kong Police Take No Chances At Repeat Democracy Protest
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters returned to the city's streets Sunday, in the first large-scale rally since protests hit the city last year.
China's Tibet To Reward Tips On 'Terror Attacks'
Authorities in Tibet will offer rewards up to $48,000 for tips on "violent terror attacks", state media reported.
Obama's 2015 Budget Proposals Include 19 Percent Tax On Foreign Earnings: Bloomberg
Obama's budget proposals will include a minimum tax of 19 percent on U.S.-based companies' future foreign earnings, Bloomberg reported.
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills Al Qaeda Militants In Yemen
Saturday's strike occurred in the remote desert town of al-Saeed in Shabwa province in southern Yemen.
U.S. General Says Syrian Town Of Kobani Taken From Islamic State
Kurdish forces, supported by U.S.-led airstrikes have taken the Syrian city of Kobani.
Ukraine Peace Talks Collapse, Kiev And Separatists Trade Blame
Both Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists blamed each other for talks that collapsed Saturday.
Treasury Official Among Those Eyed For Regional US Fed Openings: Report
The two look to be in line to replace Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser, who steps down March 1, and Richard Fisher of the Dallas Fed.
US Regulators Say 2.1 Million Vehicles Recalled Over Air Bag Fault
Vehicles from Toyota, Fiat and Honda have been recalled over the issue.
Germany, ECB Play Hard Ball With Greece
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says debt reduction for Greece is a nonstarter and that she is waiting to see what the new Greek government will do.
Macedonian Opposition Leader Charged With Plot To Seize Power
Zoran Zaev, leader of the Social Democrats, was charged with conspiring with a foreign intelligence service to topple the government.
Ukraine, Rebels Gather For Peace Talks As Fighting Rages In East
Fighting continued between Kiev government forces and pro-Russian separatists as the parties engaged in peace talks Saturday.
Italy Elects Senior Judge Sergio Mattarella As President
Mattarella, a judge, is the first native of Sicily to become president of the country.
Chuck Hagel: US Ground Troops Could Be Needed In Iraq
The outgoing Defense Secretary said the U.S. might need to send non-combat ground troops to Iraq to help turn back Islamic State forces.
Islamic State Chemical-Weapons Expert Killed In Airstrike In Iraq: US
Abu Malik had been a chemical-weapons engineer during the rule of Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein.
Canada Security Bill Would Provide New Powers To Combat Terrorism
"Criminalizing people's words and thoughts is misguided and won't make Canadians any safer," a civil libertarian says.
Dollar Set For Record Run, European Shares Rise
The dollar was on track for its best run since 1971, while European shares headed for their best monthly performance in more than three years.
Eurozone Prices Fall At Record-Equaling Pace In January
Some economists said the impact of certain tax hikes a year ago could have led to the eurozone core figure dropping.