A special US House committee investigating the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, began in May with promises of bipartisanship and cooperation. Eight months later, the panel has degenerated into finger-pointing and accusations of political grandstanding and power plays.
US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that the United States could be India's "best partner", but urged his hosts to do more in the battle against climate change.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has rejected accusations against her by a prosecutor who was mysteriously killed before giving potentially explosive testimony, calling on Monday for a deep reform of the intelligence services.
At least eight people, including five foreigners, were killed when gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Tripoli on Tuesday, a local security official said.
Birdman topped the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, winning best ensemble cast, even though star Michael Keaton was beaten by Eddie Redmayne for most outstanding actor.
Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Nia Sanchez of the United States and contestants from more than 80 other countries.
The largest glacier in East Antarctica is melting due to warm ocean water, Australian scientists said on Monday.
A new wave of experimental cancer drugs that directly recruit the immune system's powerful T cells are proving to be immensely effective weapons against tumors, potentially transforming the $100 billion global market for drugs that fight the disease.
The body of a journalist who was abducted by armed men three weeks ago has been found in eastern Mexico, authorities said Sunday, adding that a former police officer has confessed to carrying out the crime apparently at the request of the town's mayor.
An asteroid measuring about a half-kilometer in diameter will make a relatively close - but harmless - pass by Earth on Tuesday, NASA said.
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front remained confident their peace talks with the government will continue despite a fierce firefight in the southern Philippines on Sunday that left dozens of policemen dead, a rebel chief said on Monday.
Japan was working on Monday to coordinate efforts with Jordan and other countries to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group.
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