Earthquake Jolts Tokyo, No Tsunami Warning
The epicenter was 99 miles below the ocean just south of Tokyo.
Businessman Ahmed Maiteeq Installed As Libya's New Prime Minister But Dismissed By First Deputy Speaker Ezzedin Al-Awami
Businessman Ahmed Maiteeq was installed, yet the vote was declared invalid. The division showcases the growing turmoil in Libya.
Pro-Russians Storm Odessa Police Station, PM Slams Local Police
"Russians won't abandon their own," militants chant.
Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Engineering Deadly Riots
Ukraine attempts to reclaim the east; dramatic video shows bank being torched in Mariupol.
Nets Coach Kidd Fined $25,000 For Criticizing Refs
Jason Kidd used the phrase "mind boggling" to describe how Joe Johnson only took one free throw.
Florida Lawmakers Take A Swing At Rules For Cuban Baseball Players
MLB teams in Florida may be able to seek subsidies for ballpark improvements.
No Hope: Focus On Displaced In Afghanistan Landslide
UN says focus is on assisting some 4,000 displaced people from the devastating landslide.
First US Case Of Deadly MERS Virus Confirmed - CDC
A SARS-like virus, MERS was first detected in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
US Bankruptcy Judge Urges Settlement On GM Ignition Defects
"Frankly, it would be great if whatever money is available for injured people could go to them," Judge Robert Gerber said.
More Than 2,000 Believed Trapped Under Landslide In Afghanistan
"There were more than 1,000 families living in that village. A total of 2,100 people...are trapped," a Badakhshan spokesman said.
US Factory Order Rise In March, Signaling Continued Manufacturing Strength In Economy
The uptrend is a good sign for the U.S. economy because historically a sustained expansion requires a strong industrial sector.
New York Attorney General Eyes Exchanges In High Frequency Trading Probe
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office is expected to send subpoenas within days to exchanges, sources said.
AstraZeneca Rejects Pfizer's Raised Bid Of $106 Billion
AstraZeneca's board said the offer "substantially undervalues" the company and the method was not an acceptable deal pitch.
200 People Hurt In Seoul, South Korea Subway Crash
Two trains collided at a station in what is the second serious transport accident in South Korea in just over two weeks.
Pro-Russian Rebels Say Ukraine Launched 'Large-Scale Operation' To Retake Eastern Town Of Slaviansk
Separatists have seized government buildings in Eastern Ukraine. But this action, if confirmed, would be the first big response by Kiev.
May Day Protesters Clash With Riot Police In Istanbul
Police fired tear gas, water cannons and rubber pellets on Thursday to stop the protesters, some armed with fire bombs.
BP Cleaning Up Oil Spill On Alaska's North Slope
Just how much liquid escaped from the Prudhoe Bay well line is still under investigation by BP and Alaska's DEC.
US Military Sexual Assault Reports Jumped 50 Percent In 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced new directives, including an effort to encourage reporting by male victims.
Malaysia Releases Missing Plane Report, Reveals Confusion
It shows four hours passed between the first sign the airliner didn't report in and the decision to mount a search.
Microsoft Rescues XP Users By Offering Emergency Fix For Internet Exploxer
Microsoft delivered the fix several days after learning of the critical bug in the browser.
Russia Stages First Red Square May Day Parade Since Breakup Of The Soviet Union
Workers held banners proclaiming support for President Putin after the seizure of territory from neighboring Ukraine.
Putin Says Ukrainian Army Must Withdraw From South-East
Russia President Putin said the withdrawal of Ukrainian military units, ending violence and launching a national dialogue are key issues.
Solid March US Consumer Spending Boosts Economic Outlook
The bullish report added to data on employment and industrial production that suggests there's momentum in the U.S. economy.
US Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Rise In Latest Week
Despite typical April volatility, the long-term downtrend in claims points to U.S. labor market improvement.
Exxon Mobil Q1 Earnings Slip 4 Percent On Smaller Refining Margins, But Still Beat Estimate
Exploration costs fell, helping Exxon beat estimates, despite a 4 percent drop in net income to $9.1 billion from last year.
Iran To Buy 400 Planes If Sanctions Lifted, Official Says
Iran has considerable commercial aviation pent-up demand, due to the West's comprehensive sanctions.
2 Killed, Scores Injured In Suspected Gas Explosion At Florida Jail
The blast partly leveled the 4-story Florida Escambia County Jail's central booking facility, which held roughly 600 inmates.
Sprint Moves Ahead With T-Mobile Bid Plan
Sprint is also working to ease regulatory concerns that the deal would hurt competition.
AT&T In Talks With DirecTV About Possible Acquistion: WSJ
A deal would likely be worth at least $40 billion, DirecTV's current market capitalization.
Ukraine Wins IMF Deal, Faces $9 Billion In Debt Payments This Year
Ukraine's economy has been weakened by months of political turmoil - in the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.