Obama and Erdogan promise to intensify IS fight in Syria
US President Barack Obama called his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and they pledged to step up the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria.
Comet Siding Spring whizzes past Mars
A comet the size of a small mountain whizzed past Mars, dazzling space enthusiasts with the once-in-a-million-years encounter.
Criticism, praise follows Catholic Church's gays decision
Activists lashed out at the Catholic Church's failure at a major synod to open its doors to gay people, but praised for getting bishops to confront "taboos."
Fastest KO: Golovkin KOs Rubio in 2nd round
Gennady Golovkin of Kazakhstan has knocked out Marco Antonio Rubio in the second round of the middleweight title unifying fight in Carson, California.
Iconic 'Easy Rider' chopper sells for $1.35 million
The iconic Harley-Davidson chopper-style motorbike ridden by Peter Fonda in the 1969 classic "Easy Rider" film sold for $1.35 million at auction.
Future of food served up in Paris
Countries are vying to conquer global plates, and palates, with their homegrown specialities at the International Food Fair.
Mystery deepens over reported Russian sub in Sweden
Mystery deepened over a Swedish military operation triggered by "foreign underwater activity" off the coast of Stockholm.
Kazakhstan wants 2/3 of 2022 Olympics costs to be funded by investors
Vice-Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan said that Kazakhstan was planning to use a mixed model of financial management should it be granted the right to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
Kerry in 'frank' talks with top Chinese official
US Secretary of State John Kerry wined and dined a top Chinese official as Washington and Beijing grapple with a number of bilateral differences and global issues.
Dollar gains as eurozone concerns linger
The dollar Friday climbed against other currencies following dovish comments from US and British central bankers and continued concern about the eurozone
It can happen to anyone: Obama's credit card declined
Apparently, even the president of the United States can have trouble with his credit card.
Hours of prep make perfect for Japan model
Plumes of hairspray create a suffocating fug over a group of fashion models waiting to be beautified in a room overlooking Tokyo's trendy Shibuya district.
Canada to double UN contribution to fight Ebola
Canada has promised to double its financial contribution to the United Nations' fight against Ebola in West Africa.
Japan industry minister may resign over make-up scandal: report
Japan's industry minister could resign over claims she spent political donations on make-up.
Pope faces key test with vote on divorcees, gays
Pope Francis was set to sort his allies from his enemies with a Vatican vote on a document drafted opening the Catholic Church's doors to remarried divorcees and gays.
Anti-tobacco conference struggles to stub out lobbyists
A major conference aimed at cutting global smoking rates in Moscow found itself grappling with another issue.
DiCaprio teams with Netflix on gorilla documentary
Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio has teamed up with online streaming service Netflix for a documentary about endangered mountain gorillas in east Africa.
Russia under fire over MH17 crash probe
Australian Foreign Minister delivered a diplomatic version of the "shirt front" promised by Prime Minister as Russia came under fire over the fate of flight MH17.
Hurricane Gonzalo arrives in Bermuda: US forecasters
Hurricane Gonzalo struck Bermuda Friday as a strong category two storm, the US National Hurricane Center said.
Mexico arrests chief of gang in missing students case
Mexican authorities have captured the suspected leader of the Guerreros Unidos gang, which was allegedly involved with corrupt police in the disappearance of 43 students.
