Leaked Documents Tie U.S. Commerce Chief To Firm With Russia Links

A massive leak of financial documents -- dubbed the Paradise Papers -- indicates that U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has an investment in a shipping firm that has links to a company controlled by associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump Blasts North Korea Nuclear Program As 'Threat To The World'

U.S. President Donald Trump has described North Korea's nuclear missile program as a "threat" to the world, and repeated that the "era of strategic patience" is over with Pyongyang.

Moscow's Bolshoi Theater Evacuated After Bomb Threats

Several thousand people have been evacuated from Moscow's famous Bolshoi theater after bomb threats were received.

Police Detain More Than 260 Antigovernment Protesters In Moscow

Russian authorities detained more than 260 people as nationalists gathered in central Moscow for an antigovernment rally coinciding with celebrations of Russia's National Unity Day holiday.

Billionaire Prince Among Dozens Arrested In Saudi Sweep

Former Trump Campaign Chief Pledges $12 Million To End House Arrest

Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, has offered to post $12 million in real estate and life-insurance assets in an effort to end the house arrest order against him, court documents show.

Trump Urges Saudi Arabia To List Oil Company On U.S. Exchange

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Saudi Arabia to list its massive state-run oil company, Saudi Aramco, on the New York Stock Exchange.

Afghanistan Orders Temporary Ban On WhatsApp, Telegram Messaging Apps

Afghanistan has ordered a temporary ban on the popular encrypted-messaging services WhatApp and Telegram, citing "technical problems" and the need for greater oversight.

U.K. Parliamentary Panel Asks Twitter For Data On Accounts Linked To Russia

A parliamentary committee in Britain has asked Twitter for details of accounts linked to Russia, days after counterparts in the United States made similar requests of social media companies.

Canada Sanctions 30 Russians, Top Investigative Official Linked To Magnitsky Case

Canada has announced financial sanctions and other restrictions on 30 Russians, including the country's top investigative officer, in connection with a whistle-blowing Russian lawyer whose 2009 death and the crimes he uncovered have been a persistent thorn in the Kremlin's side.

U.S. Official Met Syrian Security Chief In Damascus