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Afghan Taliban attack aid group, 2 guards killed

Taliban attack int'l compound in Afghan capital, killing 2 guards and wounding 4 aid workers

Updated 02 minutes, 31 seconds ago

Afghan Taliban attack aid group, 2 guards killed

In the latest militant strike on the Afghan capital, Taliban gunmen backed by a suicide car bomber attacked an international aid group's compound on Friday, killing two guards and setting off an hours-long street battle with police in the heart of Kabul .

Updated 1 hours, 41 minutes ago

Obama's drone speech could improve Pakistan ties

Obama's drone speech could improve ties with Pakistan even though the strikes will continue

Updated 1 hours, 54 minutes ago

World stocks lower after big sell-off

World stocks edged lower on Friday, a day after markets around the world dropped sharply on concerns global growth is slowing and the Federal Reserve could start scaling back its monetary stimulus.

Friday - 05/24/2013, 03:23pm EDT

Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand

The price of oil was knocked below $94 a barrel Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.

Friday - 05/24/2013, 03:06pm EDT

Suicide bomber kills 3 in northwest Pakistan

Police say a suicide bomber walked up to a vehicle owned by an Afghan religious leader in northwestern Pakistan and set off his explosives, killing three people.

Friday - 05/24/2013, 03:04pm EDT

Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand

Crude oil falls below $94 a barrel with economic data pointing toward lukewarm demand

Friday - 05/24/2013, 02:48pm EDT

NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's president

NKorean envoy delivers letter from Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi, commits to new talks

Friday - 05/24/2013, 02:02pm EDT

World stocks lower after big sell-off

World stocks depressed following previous day's global sell-off

Friday - 05/24/2013, 12:17pm EDT

Foreign preacher takes rare turn on Vietnam stage

With fleeting reference to God, Australian evangelical draws big audience in Communist Vietnam

Friday - 05/24/2013, 10:46am EDT

Abe on 1st trip to Myanmar by Japan PM in 36 years

Abe on 1st visit to Myanmar by a Japanese PM in 36 years as Tokyo seeks deeper economic ties

Friday - 05/24/2013, 09:53am EDT

Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen

Obama's speech on drones, Guantanamo welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen, but criticism remains

Friday - 05/24/2013, 08:42am EDT

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

2 Korean former sex slaves demand Osaka mayor quit over comments justifying wartime practice

Friday - 05/24/2013, 08:31am EDT

Police: Suicidal jumper's fall kills SKorean girl

Suicidal man's jump kills 5-year-girl walking outside South Korean building, police say

Friday - 05/24/2013, 08:20am EDT

Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep staff

Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep workers in setback for decommissioning

Friday - 05/24/2013, 08:06am EDT

Suicide bomber kills 3 in northwest Pakistan

Suicide bomber strikes vehicle of Afghan religious leader, killing 3 people in Pakistan

Friday - 05/24/2013, 07:30am EDT

US lauds India for reducing Iranian oil imports

US official praises India for supporting sanctions against Iran by reducing oil imports

Friday - 05/24/2013, 06:51am EDT

Suspected Kashmiri rebels kill 4 Indian soldiers

Suspected rebels kill 4 Indian soldiers, lose 1 fighter in Indian-held Kashmir

Friday - 05/24/2013, 06:40am EDT

Chinese media: North Korea envoy offers talks

Chinese media: North Korea envoy honors China's wish by offering to renew nuclear talks

Friday - 05/24/2013, 04:36am EDT

Japan's ANA to resume Boeing 787 flights on Sunday

Japan's ANA to resume Boeing 787 flights on Sunday, saying battery problems fixed

Friday - 05/24/2013, 02:18am EDT
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