United States

Florida executes 45 year-old man for rape and murder

Florida put to death Thursday a man convicted of the rape and murder of an…

NBA: Cavs trade Jack to try and clear cap space, report

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics have swung a trade that would see…

Immigration: "In our DNA" – America's Pres. Obama

President Barack Obama on Friday, called America's legacy as a country of immigrants part of…

UN complains to S. Sudan after staff blocked

The United Nations has complained to South Sudan and demanded an explanation after four local…

Fed's Yellen: 'pockets' of higher risk taking in US

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that she sees some rise in potentially dangerous…

After BNP, US may hit other banks for sanctions-busting

After French giant BNP Paribas, other big European banks like Credit Agricole, Deutsche Bank and…

"No words to convey…" on death of Palestinian teen – US govt.

The United States on Wednesday condemned the killing of a Palestinian youth in apparent revenge…

Sudanese youth activist tortured: family

The family of a detained Sudanese youth activist, held for 50 days without charge, on…

US envoy for Afghanistan James Dobbins steps down

The US special envoy for Afghanistan is stepping down from his post and will be…

Facebook admits 'communications' error with emotions study

Facebook "communicated really badly" about a controversial study in which it secretly manipulated users' feelings,…