China, which has driven global growth as the United States and Europe struggled, is seeing a real estate downturn, stalling exports and a drop in consumer confidence. Full story
Providing the grimmest count yet on Africa's wildlife crisis, the global body tracking endangered species reports that tens of thousands of elephants likely were slaughtered last year.
Hurricane Bud has weakened to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific as it approaches Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds decreased to near 110 mph early Friday.
China, which has driven global growth as the United States and Europe struggled, is seeing a real estate downturn, stalling exports and a drop in consumer confidence.
MAINZ, Germany -- Only one-in-six Germans can recall a moment in which they felt truly happy, according to a new survey. The poll also suggests that many Germans feel weighed down by the financial crisis in Europe -- despite the fact the country enjoys a record of solid growth.
Iran and world powers agreed to meet again in Moscow next month for more talks to try to end the long-running dispute over Tehran's nuclear program.
A Senate panel expressed its outrage Thursday over Pakistan's conviction of a doctor who helped the United States track down Osama bin Laden, voting to cut aid to Islamabad by $33 million — $1 million for every year of the physician's 33-year sentence for high treason.
A puppy is up for adoption after healing from trying to eat a cactus. An animal control staffer said he thinks the puppy was so hungry that even the cholla cactus looked tasty.
