Tom O'Connor

Emmanuel Macron said the euro zone was unsustainable without major reforms from France and Germany in the latest stop of his 2017 presidential campaign.

Jan 10, 2017

The painting, called "Untitled #1," was the winning submission by high schooler David Pulphus in Democratic Rep. William Lacy Clay's annual art competition in May.

Jan 10, 2017

Pakistan said it successfully fired its nuclear-capable, submarine-based Babur 3 cruise missile, but media sources in rival India claim it could be a hoax.

Jan 10, 2017

U.S. special forces raids deep in territory held by the Islamic State group followed Russian airstrikes backing Turkey's campaign to drive the jihadist militants out of northern Syria.

Jan 10, 2017

London's Metropolitan Police Federation has asked tens of thousands of its officers if they wanted to carry guns or tasers as terror attacks in Europe raise security concerns in the United Kingdom.

Jan 09, 2017

Pope Francis called on world leaders Monday to address the social conditions that breed terror and condemned violence around the world.

Jan 09, 2017

Kim Jong Un, the world's youngest state head of state, turned 33 Sunday, a week after announcing his latest achievement throughout a five-year rule that has been as enigmatic as it has been controversial.

Jan 08, 2017

Mohammad Bakhtar, a 19-year-old Iranian soldier risked his life to save a dog and lost his leg in the process, drawing support for him across the nation.

Jan 06, 2017

Bernie Sanders criticized Hillary Clinton and the Democratic leadership for focusing on wealthy, privileged supporters and neglecting a grassroots campaign for average voters.

Jan 06, 2017

The pope provided food and drink Friday to 300 homeless people who helped him hand out religious pamphlets for the Catholic feast of the Epiphany.

Jan 06, 2017

Children were extremely vulnerable online when faced with lengthy, difficult privacy contracts required to use social media sites.

Jan 05, 2017

Oil prices rose Thursday as Saudi Arabia discussed proposed reductions and U.S. stockpiles fell during an OPEC push to boost profit.

Jan 05, 2017

Numerous militant groups, including Abu Sayyaf and Maute, have pledged their allegiance to ISIS and operate openly in the country's restive southern provinces.

Jan 05, 2017

The U.S. army fired an electromagnetic projectile this week from a howitzer, a breakthrough in advanced weapons technology that could see further research for more powerful arms such as the railgun.

Jan 05, 2017

Indiana's GOP House released a plan to fund the state's roads that includes higher gas prices and new taxes, as conservatives attempt to address the nation's infrastructure crisis.

Jan 04, 2017

China's trade officials and economic advisers played down the damage that Donald Trump's proposed tariffs would do against Beijing's economy in a trade war.

Jan 04, 2017

Israeli Prime Miniter Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his case will blow over, but Israeli authorities reportedly have designated their leader a criminal suspect after hours of questioning.

Jan 03, 2017

Whistleblower organization WikiLeaks announced Tuesday via Twitter that 2017 would be an even bigger year for leaks than 2016.

Jan 03, 2017

Ford announced Tuesday it would cancel plans to build a $1.6 billion auto manufacturing plant in Mexico and instead invest more in its Michigan location.

Jan 03, 2017

U.K. artist Rebecca Ferguson was invited to play Donald Trump's inauguration but said she'd only do so if she was allowed to perform her rendition of a 1937 civil rights poem.

Jan 03, 2017

Mel Gibson, famous for his Hollywood acting roles, directorial work and controversies, turned 61 Tuesday.

Jan 03, 2017

A new Gallup poll showed less than half of U.S. citizens believed President-elect Donald Trump possessed the necessary skills to lead the nation in critical categories.

Jan 02, 2017

Papini's mysterious disappearance seems to have sparked a trend in Northern California.

Jan 02, 2017

Warring drug factions started a prison riot in Brazil's latest instance of jail violence.

Jan 02, 2017

An Indonesian man, whose age local officials say is 146, celebrated his birthday just before New Year's.

Jan 02, 2017

As people around the world prepare to say goodbye to 2016 once and for all, partygoers will be stepping up their game with these drinking games to bring in the new year.

Dec 31, 2016

New York City parties don't usually come cheap, so International Business Times brings you 5 New Year's Eve events you can hit up cost-free.

Dec 31, 2016

Restaurants and pubs across the nation are opening their doors and taps to patrons looking to catch the UFC 207 match between Amanda Nunes and Ronda Rousey.

Dec 30, 2016

Islamist rebel group Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, formerly known as the Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, announced Friday that it never agreed to a ceasefire deal with the Syrian government or international powers.

Dec 30, 2016