G20 powers fear volatile markets
Finance officials from the G20 group of world economic powers expressed concern about the risks of market and exchange rate volatility.
Obama 'not surprised' at Russia missile sale to Iran
US President Barack Obama said he was not surprised that Russia lifted its ban on supplying missile systems to Iran.
Parents of child killed in Boston bombings ask to drop death sentence
The parents of a boy killed in the Boston Marathon attacks have asked prosecutors to take the death penalty off the table for convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Obama, Greek finance chief share 'brief interaction' in Washington
US President Barack Obama and Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis had a "brief interaction," after the finance chief caused a stir by saying he would meet with the US leader.
Apple Watch to boost 'glance journalism'
With the Apple Watch expected to sell in the millions, news organizations are refocusing their efforts to become part of that tiny screen.
300 US troops in Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces: Army
About 300 US paratroopers arrived this week in Ukraine to train the Ukrainian National Guard which is fighting pro-Russian rebels in the east.
'Chewie, we're home': Star Wars trailer delights fans
Hype surrounding the eagerly anticipated "Star Wars" reboot made the jump to light speed as the movie's makers unveiled a new trailer.
Hillary Clinton heads to New Hampshire after Iowa kickoff
US presidential contender Hillary Clinton will visit the key primary election state of New Hampshire early next week, after her first presidential election trip this week.
E-cigarette use triples in US teens
Some two million US high school students tried e-cigarettes last year, a rate that tripled in just one year, US health authorities said.
Russian defence chiefs blame US for global security risks
Top Russian defence officials lashed out at the USA, accusing it of undermining global security by funding revolutions and expanding NATO in a bid to contain Russia.
NASA spacecraft set for death plunge into Mercury
A NASA probe that has circled Mercury for the past four years will make a dramatic death plunge into the planet's surface in late April when it runs out of fuel.
Chelsea Clinton steps into the spotlight
Photographed, interviewed and increasingly prominent in her family's charitable empire, there is no more ardent cheerleader for her mother's bid for the presidency.
Golovkin goes up to 7th place in P4P rating
The WBA (Super) IBO and WBC Interim middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin of Kazakhstan has improved his Pound for Pound (P4P) standing according to The Ring magazine.
Golovkin's preparations and new Mexican style mouthpiece
Kazakhstani middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin of Kazakhstan continues his training for the upcoming fight against an American southpaw Willie Monroe Jr.
Samruk-Kazyna mulls opening subsidiary in Silicon Valley
National Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna is planning to expand into the Silicon Valley and open a subsidiary company Samruk Innovation
Immune system link to Alzheimer's disease: US study
The immune system may play a part in Alzheimer's disease, US researchers have discovered.
Clinton makes first campaign stop in small-town America
Hillary Clinton's 1,000-mile road trip brought her to a small town in America's agricultural heartland for the first official stop.
Obama hails progress in fight against Islamic State in Iraq
President Barack Obama hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House and hailed the US-backed Iraqi forces' progress against the IS group.
IMF to 'closely' examine currency swings: German source
Top finance officials from the world's leading economies are keeping a close eye on exchange rate swings and will discuss developments in China's currency.
Pepsi ousts Coke as NBA sponsor; Coke takes soccer play
PepsiCo will replace Coca-Cola as the official beverage partner of the National Basketball Association, while Coke has teamed up with Major League Soccer.