Barack Obama congratulates world on NauryzAround the world and here in the United States you're gathering at the Nauryz table to give thanks for loved ones, reflect on your blessings and welcome all the possibilities of a new season: Barack Obama.
Protesters occupying Taiwan's parliament issue ultimatumProtesters barricaded themselves inside Taiwan's parliament for a third straight day, threatening "further action" if the government pushes ahead with its plans to ratify a contentious trade pact with China.
21 March 2014
US, S. Korea to launch massive landing drillMore than 10,000 US troops will participate in a large-scale landing drill in South Korea next week, the US military said Thursday, days after North Korea test-fired 25 projectiles in apparent protest at the continuing joint exercises.
21 March 2014
Forest fire hits 'sacred' Philippine mountainA forest fire was raging atop a Philippine mountain, threatening endangered plants and animals in an area also considered by some local sects as a holy place.
Venezuelan intelligence arrests opposition mayorVenezuela's intelligence service arrested and charged the opposition mayor of restive San Cristobal, where anti-government protests broke out more than a month ago.
20 March 2014
Brazil sees Cup risks: reportA secret Brazilian government report lists several security "risks" in having the country host of the World Cup this year, including political protest and strikes.
20 March 2014
Japan, N. Korea move to restart formal talksJapan and North Korea are moving to restart formal government-level talks, a foreign ministry official said Thursday, after a shift over the contentious issue of Pyongyang's past abductions of Japanese citizens.
20 March 2014
Rihanna, Eminem team up for summer 'Monster' tourR&B superstar Rihanna and hip hop chart-topper Eminem are hitting the road together this summer for a string of joint stadium concerts, promoter Live Nation announced.
Multiple suicide attack in east Afghan city kills threeAt least six Taliban suicide attackers stormed a police station in the centre of the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday, killing three people in a major assault ahead of the presidential election.