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Drone Strike In Afghanistan Kills Four Pakistani Taliban: Official
A U.S. drone strike in eastern Afghanistan killed four Pakistani Taliban members and seven other insurgents, a…
Ruble Crisis Could Shake Putin’s Grip On Power
Russia failed to halt the collapse of the ruble on Tuesday, leaving President Vladimir Putin facing a full-blown…
Investors Take Cover From Russia Crisis, Oil Slide
An uneasy hush settled over Asian markets on Wednesday as a brewing financial crisis in Russia and the rout in oil…
Russia hikes rates to stem ruble rout as oil pain spreads
Russia was forced to ramp up interest rates on Tuesday in a desperate attempt to rescue its ruble while factory…
Hong Kong Police Clear Last Pro-Democracy Protest Site
Hong Kong authorities arrested several pro-democracy activists on Monday as they cleared the last of three protest…
Dozens Killed In Afghanistan Fighting As Foreign Troops Head Home
The Afghan Taliban killed a Supreme Court official, a dozen mine clearers and several national and foreign…
Marchers In Washington, New York, Boston Protest Police Killings
Thousands of demonstrators marched in Washington, New York and Boston on Saturday to protest killings of unarmed…
China Economic Growth May Slow To 7.1 Percent In 2015: Central Bank Report
China's economic growth could slow to 7.1 percent in 2015 from an expected 7.4 percent this year, held back by a…
Iran Hackers May Target U.S. Energy, Defense Firms, FBI Warns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned U.S. businesses to be on the alert for a sophisticated Iranian…
Taliban Shoot Dead Supreme Court Official In Afghan Capital
Taliban insurgents gunned down a top official of Afghanistan's Supreme Court as he left his home in Kabul on…