Paris attacks 'despite mass surveillance': Snowden
French intelligence did not prevent the Paris attacks despite benefitting from "most intrusive" surveillance laws because suspects are "buried under data".
Kerry says freedom of press 'under siege'
Press freedom is increasingly "under siege," US Secretary of State John Kerry warned as he paid tribute to the slain journalists of the Charlie Hebdo.
Google aboard as Musk's SpaceX gets $1 bn in funding
The private space exploration firm SpaceX said it had secured a $1 billion investment that could help founder Elon Musk's plan to build a satellite Internet network.
Bolstered by economy, Obama faces hostile Congress
Barack Obama faces the massed ranks of Congress for the first time since his party lost control there, but don't expect him to cut a humbler figure.
US, Cuba set for historic talks to normalize ties
The United States and Cuba will hold their highest level talks in decades, ditching decades of Cold War-era hostility to pave the way to reopen embassies.
Romney says he's not running - for US Senate
Mitt Romney kept them guessing. In his first prominent speech since telling donors last week he was still interested in the White House.
Haiti leader installs new prime minister
Haiti's President Michel Martelly swore in as the country's new prime minister Evans Paul.
Protesters, police clash at Sao Paulo bus fare demo
Sao Paulo protesters clashed with police who used tear gas and sound bombs to disperse crowds.
Obama urges Congress to hold off on Iran sanctions, threatens veto
US President urged Congress not to impose new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program, threatening to veto any such legislation that lands on his desk.
Twitter hackers announce 'World War III'
Hackers took over Twitter accounts of the New York Post and United Press International, writing bogus messages.
Obama: Europe should better integrate Muslims
US President Barack Obama urged European governments to try to better assimilate their Muslim minority populations.
US House speaker uses Taylor Swift for Obama swipe
US House Speaker has gone all Taylor Swift on America, and the verdict is still out whether haters gonna hate hate hate on his latest anti-Obama messaging -- or shake it off.
Kerry to meet Hollande as Belgium holds anti-terror operation
US Secretary of State John Kerry was to meet with French President Francois Hollande, hours after police in neighbouring Belgium launched an anti-terrorist raid.
Cameron meets Obama, vows cyber security cooperation
US President Barack Obama and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron kicked off two days of talks at the White House.
'Birdman,' 'Budapest Hotel' top Oscar nods, least diverse in years
Dark comedy "Birdman" and stylish crime caper "The Grand Budapest Hotel" topped the Oscars nominations list.
Blackberry, Samsung deny takeover report
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry's shares jumped then fell back amid rumors of takeover talks with South Korea's Samsung.
Facebook testing workplace version of social network
Facebook said it is testing a version of its leading social network tailored for getting jobs done in workplaces instead of tuning into the lives of friends.
Kerry arrives for first official visit in Bulgaria
US Secretary of State arrived in Bulgaria seeking to help the cash-strapped country wean itself off Russian energy supplies and battle rampant corruption
US House votes to block Obama immigration plan
The US House defied President Barack Obama by adopting Republican measures blocking his controversial immigration reform efforts.
US judge throws out lawsuit against India's Modi
A US judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that accused him of "attempted genocide" over deadly anti-Muslim riots in 2002.