Japanese Emperor Akihito considering abdication, broadcaster says
Japanese Emperor Akihito is thinking about stepping down because of his advanced age -- a move that would mark the first abdication of the nation's monarch in about 200 years -- Japanese state broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.
U.S. working to confirm it killed top ISIS leader, again
The United States is trying to verify that an airstrike recently killed a high-ranking ISIS commander, and the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday that in a separate action it took out a commander of the Pakistani Taliban who was responsible for the deaths of more than 130 children.
Will China abide by the South China Sea decision?
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague has issued a scathing legal rebuke of China's maritime claims in the South China Sea.
Paul Ryan defends support of Donald Trump
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday defended his endorsement of Donald Trump -- despite his frequent differences with the presumptive GOP nominee -- saying the only alternative is giving the presidency to Hillary Clinton.
Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders formally declared an end to their political rivalry Tuesday, joining forces to take on a shared enemy: Donald Trump.
People care way too much about Theresa May's shoes
She's set to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister, but Theresa May isn't just being judged for her political ambition -- she's being graded on her fashion taste as well.
British hostage John Cantlie appears in another ISIS video
British hostage John Cantlie appears in a new ISIS video that was distributed online on Tuesday.
At least 10 killed in Italy train collision
Two trains collided head-on in a rural area of southeastern Italy Tuesday morning, killing at least 10 people, a firefighter told CNN.
South China Sea: Court rules in favor of Philippines over China
An international tribunal in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines in a maritime dispute Tuesday, concluding China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to the bulk of the South China Sea.
Philippines vs. China: Court to rule on South China Sea fight
A international tribunal will hand down a landmark ruling Tuesday in a case that will have major implications for one the world's biggest geopolitical flashpoints -- the South China Sea.
