The reunions will happen between Feb. 20-25, and 72,000 South Koreans -- half of them over 80 -- are on a waiting list to visit the North.
Russia called EU/U.S. efforts "blackmail" and the West warned against Russian interference in the strife-torn country.
Three head honchos met in Mexico to discuss economic alliances and speak to business, civil society and education leaders.
Homeland Security issued an alert to airlines about a possible shoe bomb threat on flights entering the U.S. from abroad.
Genesis Carmona, 22, was killed during a protest against her country's government.
A Columbia University researcher looks at the evidence for media narratives on the horrors of meth, finds it lacking.
Will the latest ruling against the Keystone pipeline hurt its chances from being approved by Obama?
After 48 hours of horrific bloodshed, there is a sign that the physical fighting will end between the government and the opposition.
Congressional candidate Cresent Hardy called workplace non-discrimination protection for LGBT workers a form of "segregation."
Fritz Simeon flew into a rage because the woman didn't serve him a sausage with his breakfast in bed, police said.
China’s military has been beefing up training as the country continues keeping an unwavering stance on various territory disputes.
A whistleblower who suffered retribution has been vindicated by a Department of Veterans Affairs admission.
The photo showed soldiers looking away from the camera, giving peace signs and doing bunny ears.
If Ukraine had signed a deal with Europe, it might have averted the current crisis -- and made some money too.
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. The violence in Ukraine led to at least 26 deaths in Kiev's Independence Square.
Legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. is reportedly preparing to run for mayor in Pensacola, Fla.
With political violence escalating, it goes without saying that the nation's economy is vulnerable to shocks and disruptions.
Svoboda, an extreme right-wing political party, has representation in parliament and has been dubbed by its critics as a neo-Nazi organization.
A bill proposed in Kansas would allow parents -- and anyone to whom parents give permission -- to spank children until they bruise.
Just after a UN report on gross human rights violations, North Korea detinas an Australian citizen.
What greenhouse effect? Utah Rep. Jerry Anderson says we can go back to carbon dioxide levels not seen since the dinosaurs.
What is behind the mass anti-government protests that have devolved into a street war, with dozens killed?
Leicester has the highest proportion of Indians or British Asians anywhere in the country.
Also, Pemex expects to increase its crude output in mature fields with proven reserves that currently only yield minimum amounts.
Backlash from primary voters is keeping House Republicans' hands tied on an immigration reform bill.
As security concerns hurt tourism in much of North Africa, Morocco has emerged as the “safe” way to visit the region – and it's making the most of it.
Barney Miller became a much admired and cherished piece of television history as one of the most intelligent and literate programs ever broadcast
Scores of unhappy Hong Kong residents took to the streets to condemn the mainland Chinese presence, threatening tourism and economy.
Prior to the 1971 war, Hindus comprised almost one-third (30 percent) of the population of what was then called East Pakistan.
While leaders of some nations threatened sanctions against Ukraine, Russia blamed Western governments for inciting violence.