Hungarian Roma sues Beyonce over smash hit
A Hungarian singer from the Roma community is suing Beyonce over the smash hit "Drunk in Love," saying the superstar sampled a folk tune without permission.
Robin Williams is Google's top search trend
Robin Williams's death had people worldwide scouring the Internet for insights into the famed comic's life, making him the hottest search trend of the year on Google.
Study says countries lost $1 trillion to corruption in 2012
A global anti-corruption group said that nearly $1 trillion was illicitly drained from developing countries in 2012, representing a record level of corruption.
Threats, ethics fail to deter US media on Sony emails
Ethical arguments and legal threats looked unlikely to deter US media from delving ever deeper into the hacked emails of Hollywood powerhouse Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Bill Cosby's wife defends 'wonderful husband'
Bill Cosby's wife lashed out at media reporting on sex abuse claims against the veteran comic, saying he was the victim of unfounded accusations and was "a wonderful husband."
Kerry to meet Palestinian negotiator in London talks
John Kerry meets chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat hoping to avert a diplomatic crisis over a UN bid to force Israel to withdraw from Palestinian land.
Newtown marks massacre anniversary with reflection
A deeply scarred US town lowered flags to half mast and urged quiet reflection on the two-year anniversary of a school massacre.
Sony asks media groups to delete 'stolen' data
Sony Pictures Entertainment pressed media outlets Sunday against using data hackers may have leaked about the studio.
Kerry, Lavrov meet as tensions soar over Ukraine
Top US diplomat met his Russian counterpart, amid anger in Moscow over the prospect of new US sanctions and possible lethal military aid for Ukraine.
'Important' for athletes to speak out: Obama
US President said it can be beneficial for high-profile athletes to speak out on social issues.
Facebook doesn't love the idea of a 'dislike' button
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg wants people to be able to quickly express broader ranges of feelings, but a "dislike" button doesn't make the cut.
Kerry to meet Russia's Lavrov in Rome on Monday
Top US diplomat John Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart in Rome, amid a toughening American response to a Kremlin-backed separatist insurgency in Ukraine.
Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged
Ukraine welcomed a US bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country.
'Birdman' flying high after Globe nominations
Dark comedy "Birdman" topped nominations for the Golden Globes, boosting its already-soaring prospects of awards season glory in the race towards the Oscars.
No time to quarrel: Kerry warns of climate 'tragedy'
Developing nations must cut carbon emissions even if they feel it is unfair, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
Key quotes from CIA chief on torture report
CIA chief John Brennan acknowledged some of the US intelligence agency's interrogators went too far in their treatment of detaineesю
Microsoft lets US shoppers pay with Bitcoin
Microsoft began Thursday letting US shoppers at its online Windows Store pay with digital currency Bitcoin.
USA facilitating soonest Kazakhstan’s accession into WTO
According to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, It would be right to say that ties between the USA and Kazakhstan are of paramount importance at the regional level.
Hollywood spotlight on Golden Globe nominations
Hollywood is set to unveil the Golden Globe nominations, after dark comedy "Birdman" got an early pre-Oscars boost.
Kazakhstan ready to host talks of six powers and Iran
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov met US Secretary of State John Kerry December 10.