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Supporters say Jeffrey Alexander Sterling, the former agent accused of leaking information to James Risen, is no criminal.

The deadly attack in Peshawar was carried out by the Pakistani Taliban. But that's not the only Taliban there is.

The judge concluded that Obama’s executive action exceeds “prosecutorial discretion.”

Most Russians aren't exposed to the economic woes stemming from the ruble's collapse, but some say they are hit hard.

One of the country’s largest outsourcing firms has received taxpayer subsidies in North Carolina. What could go wrong?

One of the pressing questions to arise out of the Sydney siege is why the government didn't take steps to stop Man Haron Monis.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is hoping that China's increased investments in Serbia will serve as a stepping stone to greater economic relations in the Eastern European region, and eventually the rest of the EU.

He's gauging if he's got what it takes for a White House run: money (yes), staff (yes), the right policies (maybe).

Sarah Saldaña emerged from a partisan battle to lead the agency charged with carrying out President Obama's deportation policy shift.

Russia's oil-dependent economy faces three key problems: Falling oil prices, trade sanctions and a flight of investment capital.

The Russian currency is in serious trouble, and so is the nation's economy, but the president is unlikely to back off.

Medical students not only translated the documents but also added notes to explain results of the Ferguson youth's autopsy.

A Vatican report released Tuesday was not as controversial as American nuns had expected.

Sony executive Michael Lynton was among those named in the latest disclosure from the Guardians of Peace hacking group.

Arbitration may be the only way the Philippines can compete with China over territorial claims, but Beijing is refusing to participate.

Militants with the Islamic State group attacked and destroyed at least six border posts on the Jordan-Iraq border.

The Chinese e-commerce giant's founder, Jack Ma, tells Taiwanese entrepreneurs: "If you want to do business on the mainland, please come to us."

The scale of the Peshawar attack raises the question of why the group uses such a shocking tactic.

The family of a 22-year-old fatally shot by police in August is suing the city's police department and Walmart.

The Taliban attack on a Pakistani school has prompted many to change their social media photos to black boxes. Some have called for revenge.

President Nicolás Maduro, lashing out over U.S. sanctions, announced a committee to investigate U.S. war crimes abroad and civil rights violations at home.

Currency traders hammered the ruble to a record low against the dollar, despite central bank action to halt the slide.

Social media users had a largely negative reactions to the news that another Bush might soon run for president.

Bush's decision to "actively explore the possibility of running for president" should set off a ripple effect among possible 2016 GOP rivals.

The Republican politician announced his potential 2016 candidacy on Tuesday. Here is what you need to know about him.

With international relations and the ruble in trouble, the Kremlin might hope a Russian space station boosts national pride.

Turkish soccer fans charged with attempting to stage a coup during protests last year went on trial Tuesday.

Danish officials acknowledge it could take two or three decades to gain global acceptance of their claim.

Mexican magazine Proceso published a story this week, accusing federal officials of knowing about and participating in the kidnapping and probable killing of the 43 missing students.