Jeb Bush cheered, jeered at conservative confab
Jeb Bush courted rightwing American voters at a crucial political testing ground, but the presumed Republican presidential frontrunner for 2016 received a mixed reception.
Google hits back at rivals with futuristic HQ plan
Google unveiled plans for a new campus headquarters integrating wildlife and sweeping waterways, aiming to make a big statement in Silicon Valley.
From westerns to sci-fi: Leonard Nimoy's varied career
Leonard Nimoy, who died Friday at the age of 83, will be remembered best for playing Mr Spock in the film and TV versions of "Star Trek."
Obama, Afghan leader to meet in late March at WHouse
President Barack Obama will receive his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani at the White House on March 24 as Washington weighs slowing down the withdrawal of US forces from the country.
Liberia leader hails Obama's 'extraordinary' Ebola efforts
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf praised President Barack Obama's "extraordinary" leadership in the fight against the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Bjork won't stream breakup album
Bjork has become the latest among the rare number of pop stars to refuse to stream an album, saying it was a matter of "respect" for artists.
Mexico's Pemex oil firm posts $17.7 billion loss
Mexico's state-owned energy firm Pemex posted a $17.7 billion loss for 2014, hit by falling crude prices, fuel thefts by gangs and the peso's drop against the dollar.
GDP inventor's Nobel medal sells for $391,000
A Nobel Prize gold medal awarded to the economist who invented the calculation for the gross domestic product, Simon Kuznets, has been sold at auction here for $390,848.
March in Mexico City over slain students
Some 2,500 people marched in Mexico City marking the fifth month since the disappearance of 43 students .
Amal Clooney slams Canada over Al-Jazeera journalist case
Prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney lashed out at the Canadian government, accusing Ottawa of "woefully inadequate" efforts to secure the repatriation.
Long live the King! Elvis returns to Vegas
Elvis Presley, the late "king" of rock-and-roll and former fixture in Las Vegas, will receive a symbolic return to Sin City with a reconstruction of his concerts.
Pearl Oscars dress worn by Nyong'o stolen: police
The pearl-encrusted $150,000 dress worn by Kenyan star Lupita Nyong'o at the Oscars last weekend was stolen from the actress's Los Angeles hotel room.
Kerry to meet Russian, Iranian FMs next week
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet next week with his Russian and Iranian counterparts seeking an end to fighting in Ukraine and to advance a nuclear deal with Iran.
Mystery Apple event planned for March 9, likely on Watch
Apple sent invitations for a mystery event due to take place March 9, amid speculation about an imminent launch of its much anticipated Apple Watch.
Pop star Katy Perry visits Auschwitz death camp
US pop princess Katy Perry said she was full of emotion as she visited Auschwitz, the infamous World War II-era Nazi German death campю
Madonna says 'Intolerance' in Europe 'feels like Nazi Germany'
Pop star Madonna told French radio that "intolerance" was now so high in France and Europe that "it feels like Nazi Germany."
Boston bombings trial to start March 4: court official
The trial of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will start with opening statements on March 4.
US, Iran have 'mutual interest' in defeating IS: Kerry
The United States and Iran have a "mutual interest" in defeating the Islamic State group but the long-time foes are not cooperating to do so.
Gmail available in Burmese, the email's 74th language
Google said that Gmail is now available in Burmese, marking the 74th language for the popular email service.
Obama challenges 2016 candidates on immigration
US President Barack Obama trained his sights on Republicans and 2016 presidential hopefuls, encouraging voters to demand they support immigration reform.