Headline News

Another place on Formula One's merry-go-round is filled as Pastor Maldonado joins Lotus, which has retained Romain Grosjean after an impressive season.

As he celebrates his 40th birthday, just what is the secret to Ryan Giggs' longevity?

Lawmakers said a ban would create tension between police and immigrants and damage counter-terrorism operations.

Around 1,000 protesters have broken into Thailand's army headquarters, calling on the millitary to help topple the government.

Hold the obituary. Experts now think Comet ISON -- or at least part of it --survived its close encounter with the sun.

A new law may wake some of Egypt's dormant revolutionaries

UNHCR paints a bleak picture for the 1.1 million youngest victims of the Syrian Civil War

A U.S. drone strike in Pakistan killed three suspected militants and injured others early Friday, intelligence sources said.

BEIJING/WASHINGTON

The French parliament is to debate a bill which would crack down on prostitution by imposing hefty fines on anyone paying for sex.

HONG KONG (AP) -- Hong Kong authorities say 85 people have been injured in a predawn accident in which a high-speed ferry heading for Macau hit an unidentified object off an outlying island.     

Police in Egypt arrest prominent activist Alaa Abdul Fattah, who is accused of calling for protests against a new law restricting demonstrations.

Argentina threatens oil businesses operating off the Falkland Islands with prison sentences, fines and confiscation of assets.

Shoppers Flock To South Shore Plaza For Black Friday     

Traders digest economic developments in Europe and await anecdotal evidence from Black Friday     

Police suspect arson in the 10-story collapse

US pursues voting rights cases in South, but no action yet on Latinos' claims in Los Angeles     

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says huge progress has been made in the fight against AIDS -- but the battle still needs increased global support to beat the disease.

Charles Saatchi has told a court he does not know if he believes allegations his ex-wife Nigella Lawson was a habitual drug user.

It's fast and furious, but only when you want it to be.

Dog, owner reunited after animal spends 9 days under rubble of Washington tornado     

Charles Saatchi, the millionaire ex-husband of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, is due to testify Friday at the trial of two former personal assistants accused of defrauding the couple.