Attacker of US envoy denies intention to kill

Prosecutors in the Republic of Korea formally charged the man who injured US ambassador Mark Lippert in a knife attack with attempted murder on Wednesday, despite his denials of any intention to kill.

Buhari hails 'historic' win

Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of Nigeria's opposition All Progressives Congress, was declared president-elect on Wednesday, the first time in Nigeria's history that a sitting president has been defeated at the polls.

Help us against 'menace' of Boko Haram

The international community must step up to support countries facing attacks by Boko Haram militants, who are accused of a litany of atrocities, African nations told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday.

Lufthansa CEO: Full picture will take time

Lufthansa said on Wednesday the reconstruction of the events that led to the Germanwings plane crash last week will not be quick.

Govt wraps up win in battle for Tikrit

Iraqi forces battled the last jihadists in Tikrit on Wednesday to seal a victory the government described as a milestone in efforts to rid the country of the Islamic State group.

Sanctions program targets cyberattack

The Obama administration on Wednesday launched the first-ever sanctions program to financially punish individuals and groups outside the United States that are engaged in malicious cyberattacks.

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Ford unveils return of the Continental

Elvis Presley had one; so did Clark Gable. It was even the sedan of presidents. Then the name vanished amid an invasion of luxury cars from Europe and Asia.

Anniversary of Selena's murder marked

Twenty years after Selena's murder, the Latin world still remembers "The Queen of Tejano" with concerts, look-alike contests, dances and a massive festival. But her father has mixed feelings about the celebrations.

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Iran talks heading for new phase

Wrapping up six days of marathon nuclear talks with mixed results, Iran and six world powers prepared on Tuesday to issue a general statement agreeing to continue negotiations in a new phase aimed at reaching a comprehensive accord by the end of June, officials said.

Smiling teen charged for YouTube attack on Lee

A teenager arrested after posting an expletive-laden YouTube video attacking the country's late founding leader Lee Kuan Yew and Christianity was charged on Tuesday with offenses including obscenity and hurting religious feelings.