Chinese authorities have arrested a former top official in a corruption investigation after expelling him from the ruling Communist Party, state-run Xinhua news agency… Read More ›
Legislators from both parties disappointed that administration endorsed Security Council resolution before Congress reviews controversial accord WASHINGTON — A powerful US senator leading the… Read More ›
Secretary of State John Kerry came to the defense late Saturday night of Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona), whose combat record had come under fire… Read More ›
It’s Monday, Japanese markets are closed and the gold price has just suffered a mini “flash crash”. At 11.25am AEST the spot price suddenly tumbled… Read More ›
(Reuters) – Barclays Plc plans to cut more than 30,000 jobs within two years after firing Chief Executive Antony Jenkins this month, The Times… Read More ›
Berlin – Chancellor Angela Merkel is defending her frank talk with a Palestinian refugee that brought the girl to tears — and has found… Read More ›
Sanliurfa, Turkey – The children were each given a doll and a sword. Then they were lined up, more than 120 of them, and… Read More ›
Alex Rocco, the veteran tough-guy character actor with the gravelly voice best known for playing mobster and Las Vegas casino owner Moe Greene in “The… Read More ›
New York – Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb pleaded not guilty Saturday to federal racketeering and bribery charges in connection with a massive corruption… Read More ›
A surfing competition in South Africa was canceled Sunday after professional surfer Mick Fanningescaped a shark attack in the opening minutes of the final heat.… Read More ›
Analysis: The world powers’ agreement with the Islamic Republic promises the Syrian president that his ally will continue to support him and fund the military… Read More ›
Sanctions against two Iranian nuclear scientists, who were reportedly Mossad targets, will be removed in eight years, but the US will continue to punish Quds… Read More ›
Criticism of real estate mogul-turned-presidential candidate Donald Trump has been swift and boisterous of late, thanks to Trump’s fiery statements labeling some Mexican immigrants as… Read More ›
Buckingham Palace is none too happy after the Sun tabloid published a snippet from a 1933 home movie that shows Queen Elizabeth performing a Nazi… Read More ›
Leda Braga, 48, is considered the most powerful female hedge fund manager in the world. In January, she launched her fund, Systematica Investments, a computer-driven… Read More ›
Albany, NY – Governor Cuomo’s ties to a wealthy Kiryas Joel developer has both legislators and good government groups questioning Cuomo’s decision to veto… Read More ›
Ames, IA – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized Sen. John McCain’s military record at a conservative forum Saturday, saying the party’s 2008 nominee… Read More ›
Manhattan, NY – Helicopters whirling overhead, a phalanx of New York police officers on scooters to shoo away tourists, and about 50 anxious Secret… Read More ›
Loch Ness Monster believers everywhere brace yourselves: Nessie might just be a catfish. As the lore goes, the legendary creature is rumored to live… Read More ›
The U.S. Navy’s newest combat ship, the USS Little Rock, slid into the waters of Marinette Marine Shipyard in Wisconsin on Saturday morning. In the… Read More ›
