World Jan 20 Obama vows to assist those who stand up to ‘violent extremism’ Saying his "first duty as commander-in-chief is to defend the United States of America," President Barack Obama told the nation and the world that his country "reserves the right to act unilaterally" to pursue and thwart terrorists. He also applauded…
World Jan 20 Islamic State militants demand ransom for Japanese captives In a video purportedly from the Islamic State group, militants threatened to kill two Japanese hostages unless they got $200 million within 72 hours.
World Jan 06 China’s ‘marriage market’ where mom sets you up on your first date At China’s so-called “marriage market” in a park in the heart of Shanghai, well-meaning parents try to match up their aging children by touting their attributes … on umbrellas.
World Dec 31 What’s it take to build a business in China? China's new tech-driven economy has opened opportunities for entrepreneurs. But they still face some hurdles when starting a business.
World Dec 30 Bodies spotted in Indonesian waters ending mystery of missing plane Searchers spotted six bodies off Borneo island on Tuesday, about 10 miles from the last known coordinates of AirAsia Flight 8501, which had been missing since Sunday.
World Dec 17 School attack drives anti-Taliban protests in Pakistan A day after the Taliban in Pakistan brutally attacked a school, protesters raised their voices Wednesday against the extremist violence and held candlelight vigils to show their solidarity.
World Dec 17 Obama’s plan to open relations with Cuba in 13 points President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the U.S. is making historic changes in its dealings with Cuba, because decades of U.S. isolation of the communist nation have had little effect.
World Dec 16 What we know about the school shooting in Pakistan Taliban militants entered an army-run school in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Tuesday morning and shot dozens of students as they tried to flee to safety.
World Dec 15 Gunman named as café siege in Sydney ends The man who held more than a dozen people hostage in a café in Sydney is believed to be self-described cleric Man Haron Monis, according to Australian news reports.
World Dec 10 Nobel Peace Prize winners Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi honor ‘forgotten children’ Malala Yousafzai said she was “very proud” to represent her country Pakistan in winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and in being the youngest Nobel recipient at age 17. “Along with that, I’m pretty certain that I’m also the first recipient…