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Brazilian and Israeli defense contractors are collaborating to develop an unmanned aircraft program for Brazil’s military.

The revelation of a secret drone base in Saudi Arabia has brought up the controversy of U.S. drone policy again. Where do they fly from?

President Barack Obama will nominate Sally Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., to be his second secretary of the interior.

Boy Scouts of America has delayed its decision, saying it needs more time to determine whether to lift its national gay ban for members.

Two Democratic congressmen introduced bills that would de-federalize marijuana policy and guide the taxation of the substance.

People drinking alcohol, women not dressed modestly and those perceived to be either prostitutes or homosexuals have been targeted.

Russian said that moves by the UK and France to approve same-sex marriage will preclude couples of such unions from adopting Russian orphans.

In a video, the Israeli PM commended the Bulgarian government for its investigation into the terrorist attacks of July 2012.

The Knights keep diplomatic relations with more than 100 nations; even have their own constitution.

France has been mining Niger's uranium for many years, and now the poverty-stricken West African country is demanding a fairer share.

The federal background checks for firearm sales witnessed a 10 percent decline in January to 2,495,440 following a huge surge in demand at the end of 2012, even as Washington mulls new gun-control legislation following mass shooting in public places across the nation last year.

The Fed conceded its website was hacked two days after Anonymous "hacktivists" posted personal data they say their group stole.

Six people were killed as an earthquake triggered a tsunami that sent massive waves crashing into several South Pacific islands.

Sheep farming, an ancient and iconic institution in rural Wales, is threatened on a number of fronts.

Ahmadinejad’s visit to Cairo took an unpleasant turn on Tuesday when he was almost struck by a shoe that a man threw at him.

Japan’s prime minister lashed out at China on Wednesday after a Chinese frigate put a radar lock on a Japanese navy ship.

Two Republican senators say they will block a committee vote on Chuck Hagel until he discloses all of his recent paid speeches and until an allegation of misconduct in his Senate office is fully investigated.

Israel confirmed all 120 members of the 19th Knesset on Tuesday, including 48 new faces.

In 1982, Great Britain and Argentina fought a brief war over the islands, which cost the lives of more than 900 people.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor emphasized that Republicans care about more than just deficit reduction.

Statistics on food waste have spurred the Chinese to action, first on the Internet, then in the real world.

The president has asked Congress to pass a new package of spending cuts and tax reform initiatives if it is unable to pass a budget by March 1.

Local Muslim militant groups were divided over the Mufti’s fatwa.

Even in Italy, where public discourse on race does not sound like America’s, Paolo Berlusconi’s words sounded like the insult they are

President Barack Obama is expected to call for a small package of spending cuts and tax changes on Tuesday afternoon.

Civil liberties groups have been demanding legal justification for the attacks since the 2011 killing of American-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.

Some farmers groups warn the pay hikes may lead to significant job cuts in the agriculture sector.

In the conflict over the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands, Tokyo claims that a Chinese ship made hostile moves toward a Japanese destroyer.

Sochi, the city where Russia will hold the 2014 Winter Olympics, is allegedly controlled by gangsters.