All Eyes On Berlin as European Central Bank Readies Bond-Buying Scheme
Germany supported the ECB's actions to curb a Euro crisis in 2012; but analysts are unsure if the country will do so again.
US Drone Strike Kills Six Suspected Militants In Northwest Pakistan
The strike comes as Pakistani officials debate plans to strengthen a crackdown on the Taliban insurgency.
AirAsia Flight 8501: More Wreckage Found But Weather Frustrates Divers
Search teams have found another large object underwater, but persistent bad weather is hampering their efforts.
Mexico Vigilante Founder, 26 Others Arrested In 10 Shooting Deaths
The shootout took place in La Ruana, a town about 150 miles (241 km) from Morelia, the state capital.
Greek Survey Gives Leftists 3.1-Point Lead Over Conservatives
The survey of 1,002 Greeks for Sunday's Eleftheros Typos newspaper was conducted on Dec. 29 to 30.
Edward Brooke, First Black Popularly Elected To U.S. Senate, Dies: Republican Party Spokeswoman
Brooke, 95, was elected to Congress in 1966.
Germany Believes Eurozone Could Cope With Greece Exit: Report
“The danger of contagion is limited because Portugal and Ireland are considered rehabilitated,” one government source says.
New Airstrike Aimed At Libyan City Misrata Amid Clashes Close To Oil Port
Forces loyal to Libya’s internationally recognized government staged airstrikes on the commercial port of Misrata Saturday.
US Embassy In Indonesia Issues Security Alert For City Of Surabaya
US Embassy In Indonesia Issues Security alert For City Of Surabaya
Israel Mulls War Crimes Lawsuits Against Top Palestinians: Source
Israel is looking at ways to prosecute senior Palestinians for war crimes in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Shake Shack IPO Filing Comes Amid A Hunger For Premium Burgers
Analysts and investors say there is room for more so-called fast-casual restaurants that offer higher-quality burgers.
Sexy China TV Drama 'The Empress of China', Busted, Returns To Air More Sedate
The drama was pulled after female characters appeared on screen showing cleavage, and has returned with a narrower focus.
AirAsia Flight Schedules To Be Investigated By Indonesian Government After Flight 8501 Crash
The investigation comes as Indonesia's transport ministry announced the Flight 8501 was not permitted to fly the route it took.
College Football's Rose, Sugar Bowls Each Top 28 million TV Viewers
The College Football Playoff was a ratings boon for ESPN.
Mexican Prisons Are Worsening And Inmate Control Is Growing: Study
Conditions have worsened in the country's dangerous and overcrowded prisons, despite a pledge from the president to clean up the system.
Palestinians Deliver To UN Documents To Join War Crimes Court
The Palestinians delivered to the U.N. documents on joining the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and other international treaties.
Data Drags On Wall Street On First Trading Day Of 2015
U.S. stocks retreated modestly Friday, reversing an earlier advance.
Islamic State Targeted In 23 Air Strikes By US, Allies
Coalition forces led by the United States targeted the Islamic State group with 23 air strikes in Syria and Iraq.
Senate Majority Leader Hospitalized After Exercise Accident
Senate Majority Leader Hospitalized After Exercise Accident
UK Manufacturing Growth Cools Unexpectedly In December: PMI
The Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 52.5 from 53.3 in November, hitting a three-month low.
Capitals Ring In New Year With Classic Win Over Blackhawks
The Capitals defeated the Blackhawks in front of 42,382 at Nationals Park.
Buckeyes Rally And Ducks Rout In College Semis
Oregon and Ohio State advanced into the national championship.
Jailed Australian Journalist Seeks Presidential Deportation From Egypt
Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste was sentenced a year ago on charges including spreading lies to helping a "terrorist organization".
India December Factory Growth At 2-Year High As Orders Surge: PMI
Indian manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in two years in December as new orders flooded in.
Brazil's Rousseff Vows Budget Cuts, Anti-Corruption Push In Second Term
Rousseff promised to embark on an anti-corruption crusade in response to a multibillion-dollar graft scandal engulfing Petrobras.
Abbas Trades Stalemate For Confrontation In ICC Move
The nearly 80-year-old former teacher, advocating non-violence, has spent his 10 years in office trying to clamp down on armed groups.
Senior Chinese Diplomat Sacked For Corruption
A senior Chinese diplomat has been sacked and is under investigation for suspected corruption, the foreign ministry said.
Federal Judge Allows Gay Marriages To Begin Across Florida
A federal judge in north Florida ruled Thursday county clerks statewide must issue marriage licenses to all same-sex couples who request them starting Jan. 6.
Euro Starts New Year At New Lows In Asia
The euro started the new year at 29-month lows in Asia after the head of the head of the European Central Bank fanned expectations it would take bolder steps on stimulus this month.
General Motors Issues Three New Recalls, Cites Ignition Systems
GM announced three new recalls affecting nearly 84,000 SUVs and pickups, saying ignition systems may have problems that could affect engine power and air bag deployment.