Lorenzo Vinciguerra, 49, was one of the two Europeans abducted by the Abu Sayyaf group nearly three years ago.
The Islamic Republic has previously developed drones based on captured U.S. technology.
The Sinn Fein leader a long-time supporter of the Palestinians, was branded "no friend of Israel" by one Israeli official.
#IStandWithJackie: Sexual assault victims don't want a troubled article to hinder the fight against campus rape.
The changes have been discussed for years but would come as thousands protest what they perceive as racial profiling and excessive use of force.
The ex-wife of Oklahoma oil magnate Harold Hamm has appealed a November divorce ruling that awarded her $1 billion, citing 78 alleged errors and missteps that caused a judge to grossly undervalue her stake in one of America's greatest oil fortunes.
Protests took place in several cities after a grand jury didn't indict an NYPD officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner's death.
Dozens of lawsuits and class actions allege that the triggers have malfunctioned and caused several deaths.
Two doctors died of Ebola in Sierra Leone on Friday, a government and a hospital source said, bringing to 10 the number of doctors killed in the country by the virus.
An ISIS commander called on militant Sunni supporters to retaliate for the detention of his wife and child.
The 12-year-old died Nov. 22 from fatal gunshot wounds when he was shot by a Cleveland cop after holding up a toy gun.
Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the U.S., and meet the president, next week. Is a royal fist bump in order?
In a potentially precedent-setting case, Delaware groups allege that charter schools are violating the Civil Rights Act.
Protests continue after a grand jury's decision not to indict an NYC officer for the chokehold death of Eric Garner.
Dispatchers often receive 911 calls from people who are making reports based on prejudice, racism or stereotypes.
The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday it would hear a case over whether a Texas group can put Confederate battle flags on license plates.
"Not everyone gets their face on a T-shirt," says Omatayo Banjo, assistant professor at University of Cincinnati.
King Bhumibol is in ill health, his successor isn't popular and the military still runs things -- a recipe for uncertainty.
Building relationships with cops is paying off for Taser, which sees police body cameras as a way to reinvent itself.
#CrimingWhileWhite may have good intentions, but some blacks see the Twitter hashtag as boasting.
The Kenyatta case tested the court's capabilities, and many experts agree that without government cooperation, it's nearly powerless to prosecute.
Blacks were arrested nearly three times as much as whites for drug crimes in Cleveland, despite data that shows both demographics use drugs at the same rate.
On its 20th anniversary, the agreement that guarantees the territorial integrity of Ukraine is in tatters.
Zhou Yongkang is the highest-ranking official to be arrested on charges including corruption and adultery.
More than 2,500 migrants have died trying to cross the Mediterranean into Europe this year.
Militants clashed with regime forces, hoping to solidify their stronghold in the province and win civilian support.
The families of MH17 victims want the U.N. to take over the investigation, but the Dutch government says investigators "cannot do anything more right now."
Anti-Muslim crimes in recent weeks across the U.S. have prompted Islamic leaders to ask for FBI intervention.
Conservatives have slammed Mayor Bill de Blasio for giving free "perks" to illegal immigrants through the new identification card program.
On Friday, defense secretary nominee Ashton Carter said he would give the president his "most candid strategic advice."