Tokyo governor quits following scandal

Yoichi Masuzoe comes under fire for misuse of tax money and spending on family trips and art

Ex-official arrested over bags of cash at monastery

An official in the former government of president Cristina Fernandez was arrested on Tuesday as he allegedly tried to hide millions in dollars and other currencies at an Argentine monastery.

At age 68, grandfather returns to school

Nepalese grandfather Durga Kami brushes his bushy white beard, puts on his school uniform and, with the aid of his walking stick, trudges for over an hour to class for another day of learning.

Archaeologist claims he has found ancient kings' throne

A Greek archaeologist believes he has found a fragment of the lost throne of the rulers of Mycenae, famous from ancient myth and the story of the Trojan War.

Sanctuary offers hope to critically endangered Philippine eagle

Surprisingly loud chirps accompany a clumsy flurry of tiny wings as a wispy-haired chick breaks through its shell, its birth offering rare cause for celebration in the struggle to save the Philippine eagle from extinction.

Wife of shooter allegedly knew of attack, may soon face charges

Noor Salman tells federal agents she tried to talk her husband out of carrying out attack

Two-day workweek crisis measure ends

Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he was scrapping an emergency measure that had public sector employees working only two days a week.

NATO to send troops to deter Russia; Putin orders snap checks

Britain, Germany and the United States advanced plans on Tuesday to spearhead a new NATO force on Russia's border next year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered snap checks on combat readiness across the armed forces.

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Airlines face challenges in Cuba

Galo Beltran stands on the tarmac testing a handheld baggage scanner. Each time a barcode is successfully read, he smiles.

Palestinians move to new planned West Bank city

After years of setbacks, Palestinians are proudly starting to move into their first planned city being built in the West Bank - a move that isn't just about real estate but also a symbol of their quest for statehood after nearly 50 years of Israeli military occupation.

Scientists turn to robots to understand monsoons

In an effort to better understand and predict South Asia's seasonal monsoon, British scientists are getting ready to release robots into the Bay of Bengal in a study of how ocean conditions might affect rainfall patterns.