Trump brands Merkel migrant policy 'insane'
Republican US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump branded Angela Merkel's welcoming of migrants to Germany "insane" and said the policy will only spark riots in the country.
Nobel prize a tribute to 'courage' of Tunisian people: Obama
US President Barack Obama congratulated Tunisian civil society groups who helped secure a democratic transition on their Nobel Peace Prize win, calling it a tribute to the nation's courage.
US is immigrant nation, should welcome refugees
US Secretary of State John Kerry rebuked those opposed to welcoming Syrian refugees, insisting that immigrants built and defined America as a nation.
Rihanna says new 'Anti' album out soon
Singing sensation Rihanna says her long-awaited new album will be out shortly -- and that it's going to defy expectations.
Obama denouces 'inflammatory' Trump immigration policies
President Barack Obama denounced the immigration policies of leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a speech to Latino political leaders.
Canada PM denies delaying Syrians resettlement
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper rejected a report accusing his office of holding up the resettlement of Syrian refugees, less than two weeks before legislative elections.
Facebook says no to 'dislike' button but tests 'sad' and 'angry' ones
Facebook will begin testing a new feature allowing users in Ireland and Spain to express a range of emotions on posts -- but there will be no "dislike" button, the social network said.
Amazon opens online shop for handmade goods
Online retail colossus Amazon opened a shop showcasing handmade goods sold directly by artisans.
Pentagon chief warns of Russia casualties in Syria
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter predicted Russia would soon begin suffering casualties in Syria, as Moscow dramatically ramps up its military campaign in the devastated nation.
Google aims to get news to smartphones faster
Google laid out a plan to make tapping into news on mobile devices faster, keeping eyeballs on stories and people visiting websites.
Draft Biden group airs first TV ad urging him to run
Vice President Joe Biden, who has spent months mulling whether to jump into the 2016 White House race, received strong encouragement when a pro-Biden group released a TV ad urging him to run.
Brazil court hits Rousseff again, fueling impeachment talk
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff suffered a major new setback when a court ruled that her government's accounting practices were illegal, handing ammunition to opponents threatening impeachment proceedings.
Trio wins Nobel Chemistry Prize for DNA repair work
Sweden's Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich of the US and Aziz Sancar, a Turkish-American, won the 2015 Nobel Chemistry Prize for work on how cells repair damaged DNA.
Trump is a 'master brander': Bill Clinton
Former US president Bill Clinton attributed outspoken Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's current success in surveys to his skills as a 'master brander' but said his appeal could be short-lived.
Eminem to headline Latin American Lollapalooza fests
Rap superstar Eminem will headline three Latin American editions of the Lollapalooza festival in 2016 after spending a year away from the stage.
Brazil's Rousseff to be investigated for alleged funds misuse
President Dilma Rousseff's campaign will be investigated for alleged use of funds skimmed from the vast Petrobras corruption scheme, in a twist that could potentially end her term early.
'Twilight' marks 10th anniversary with a twist: a gender swap
The hugely successful "Twilight" vampire romance series is marking its 10th anniversary with a twist -- a gender swap.
Beyonce in brief superstar collaboration
Two of music's top-selling stars have come together, however briefly, as Drake put out a new song featuring Beyonce.
US and Cuba discussing joint marine reserve: Kerry
The United States and its former Cold War foe Cuba are discussing a joint maritime reserve in waters between their countries.
Wildfires more likely in warming world
A warming climate could lead to a spike in wildfires, according to a study that researched the history of brush blazes in the Rocky Mountains.