18.01.2016 18:18:28 (GMT+12)
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions Over Iran Missile Tests
The Obama administration announced the new measures less than 24 hours after lifting previous sanctions on Iran, which coincided with the country's release of several Americans.
Netanyahu Asserts Israel Will Be Iran's Watchdog
At a cabinet meeting, the Israeli prime minister said, "Israel's policy has been and will remain exactly what it has been: not to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons."
Indebted Chinese Companies Increase Pressures on Government
Despite a raft of stimulus measures, China's economy is faltering as companies like shipbuilders increasingly lose business.
On Paper, Italy Allows Abortions, but Few Doctors Will Perform Them
For over three decades, the procedure has been legal in the predominantly Catholic nation, but most gynecologists are conscientious objectors.
Theatergoers, Desperate to See 'Hamilton,' Fall Prey to Ticket Forgers
Counterfeit tickets are rare on Broadway, but they turn up almost daily at the blockbuster hip-hop musical.
Suicide Attack Kills at Least 13 in Afghanistan
The attack on Sunday apparently targeted the father of two prominent officials in Nangarhar Province.
Taiwan's New Leader Faces a Weak Economy and China's Might
Tsai Ing-wen, elected Saturday as Taiwan's first female president, brings what some call a more calm and rational approach to the island's turbulent politics.
Before Debris Collapse in China, Safety Fears Were Discussed
China's industrial safety record has improved in recent years, but the ruling Communist Party still struggles to impose accountability on local bureaucrats.
European Antitrust Chief Takes Swipe at Privacy Issue
Margrethe Vestager's warning shot comes ahead of a Jan. 31 deadline for Europe and the United States to reach a new data-sharing agreement.
The Obama administration announced the new measures less than 24 hours after lifting previous sanctions on Iran, which coincided with the country's release of several Americans.
Netanyahu Asserts Israel Will Be Iran's Watchdog
At a cabinet meeting, the Israeli prime minister said, "Israel's policy has been and will remain exactly what it has been: not to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons."
Indebted Chinese Companies Increase Pressures on Government
Despite a raft of stimulus measures, China's economy is faltering as companies like shipbuilders increasingly lose business.
On Paper, Italy Allows Abortions, but Few Doctors Will Perform Them
For over three decades, the procedure has been legal in the predominantly Catholic nation, but most gynecologists are conscientious objectors.
Theatergoers, Desperate to See 'Hamilton,' Fall Prey to Ticket Forgers
Counterfeit tickets are rare on Broadway, but they turn up almost daily at the blockbuster hip-hop musical.
Suicide Attack Kills at Least 13 in Afghanistan
The attack on Sunday apparently targeted the father of two prominent officials in Nangarhar Province.
Taiwan's New Leader Faces a Weak Economy and China's Might
Tsai Ing-wen, elected Saturday as Taiwan's first female president, brings what some call a more calm and rational approach to the island's turbulent politics.
Before Debris Collapse in China, Safety Fears Were Discussed
China's industrial safety record has improved in recent years, but the ruling Communist Party still struggles to impose accountability on local bureaucrats.
European Antitrust Chief Takes Swipe at Privacy Issue
Margrethe Vestager's warning shot comes ahead of a Jan. 31 deadline for Europe and the United States to reach a new data-sharing agreement.