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Michelle Obama reportedly said, during a recent event in Washington, that the U.S. is ready for a woman president.

India is expanding a nuclear plant that could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to make five atom bombs a year, according to reports.

Rebel militia carried out attacks on a government military post near the rebel-controlled town of Slaviansk, a government spokesman said.

Moon Chang-keuk was the second choice, after Ahn Dai-hee, a former Supreme Court justice, who was also picked by President Park Geun-hye.

The Syrian army has a presence in Golan Heights but many areas are controlled by rebels, including militant groups hostile to the Jewish state.

In Iraq ISIS has moved fast to seize control of large parts of the country, while violence in eastern Ukraine has raged on for months.

Public demand to help secure the release of a U.S. Marine in a Mexican jail was on the rise Monday evening.

The IRS reviews the activities of non-profits that apply for tax-exemption because U.S. law limits their political involvement.

Doctors Without Borders is stretched to the breaking point in its battle against the deadly virus in West Africa.

Kerry assures Sisi of U.S. support despite the conviction of three journalists for allegedly broadcasting false information.

Obama called on Congress to pass legislation to protect pregnant women in the workplace. Check out your state's laws protecting pregnant women.

Without Congress, Obama can do little to extend the meager family-leave benefits the United States offers it workers.

One day after the U.S. restored military ties with Egypt, three al Jazeera journalists were given long prison sentences in the country.

The ordeal of Ibrahim, sentenced to death for renouncing Islam, is finally nearly over.

Years of legal feuding came to an end Monday when the Obama administration grudgingly turned over the Barron memo, which contains the legal justification for a drone strike that killed Anwar Al-Awlaki.

The German national team's World Cup run has been tainted by fans involved in neo-Nazi and racist behavior.

The attack marks the first time the militant group has expanded its efforts to create an Islamic caliphate beyond the borders of Iraq and Syria.

An independent Kurdistan in Iraq threatens the ability of the Turkish government to keep control over its own Kurdish minority.

The lion's share of the arrests occurred in Phoenix, while the most children were recovered in Denver.

California's drought now covers a third of the state this week.

The White House has called on Egypt to pardon the journalists or commute their sentences.

Indonesian retailers are cashing in on the Iraq crisis by selling ISIS merchandise, including "We Are All ISIS" T-shirts, online.

After failing to secure a cease-fire on Friday, Ukrainian officials and pro-Russia separatists resumed negotiations on Monday.

But the high court also said the EPA had wrongly stretched the Clean Air Act program for new and expanded stationary sources.

China ramps up its opposition to Hong Kong's pro-democracy fight by silencing conversation online.

A vote organized by the Occupy Central movement has revealed increased tensions between mainland China and Hong Kong.

At least eight are reported dead following an explosion in Kano, Nigeria Monday.

After extensive interviews, Malaysian police have identified the MH370 pilot as the prime suspect in the jet's disapperance.

Keith Alexander is soliciting the financial industry to sell his high-priced services as a consultant, a familiar revolving-door scenario.