Syrian fighter jets pounded rebel areas across the country on Monday with scores of airstrikes that anti-regime activists called the most widespread bombing in a single day since Syria's troubles...

The Ukrainian president's party will retain its strong grip on power, according to returns Monday from a parliamentary election that was criticized by Western observers as unfair and biased...

Spanish shepherds led a flock of more than 2,000 sheep through central Madrid on Sunday in defense of ancient grazing, migration and droving rights threatened by urban sprawl and modern agricultural...

Hurricane Sandy picked up strength and turned toward New York City and the East Coast's other largest cities Monday, forcing the shutdown of financial markets and mass transit, sending coastal...

Syria's air force fired missiles and dropped barrel bombs on rebel strongholds while opposition fighters attacked regime positions Sunday, flouting a U.N.-backed cease-fire that was supposed to...

Despite the global economic crisis, sales of luxury goods are surging worldwide. Why? While marketing has contributed to the rise, the luxury market’s robust growth is actually rooted in...

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's party claimed victory in a parliamentary vote tainted by the jailing of the country's top opposition leader.   Despite a strong showing of...

Ukraine's opposition parties alleged widespread violations in Sunday's parliamentary vote, seen as a test of President Viktor Yanukovych's commitment to democracy and European...

The sex abuse scandal surrounding the late BBC children's television host Jimmy Savile widened on yesterday as police arrested former glam rock star and convicted sex offender Gary Glitter in connection with the case, British media said...

Scottish airport staff got a slithery surprise when they stumbled on a Mexican serpent stowaway under a seat.    The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says...