International

Hong Kong (CNN) -- A strong earthquake struck the far western Chinese region of Xinjiang on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The 6.8-magnitude quake hit about 270 kilometers (170 miles) southeast of the city of Hotan at a depth…

Moorland, Somerset (CNN) -- Like a modern-day King Canute, Sam Notaro is determined not to let rising waters flood his home. He lives in Moorland village in Somerset, southwest England, which has been hit hard by weeks of flooding.…

(CNN) -- Shirley Temple Black, who rose to fame as the best-known Hollywood child star of the 1930s, died late Monday night, her publicist said. She was 85. Temple Black, who also enjoyed a career as a diplomat, died of natural causes at…

Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 11 people have been killed in a multiple bombing Tuesday afternoon at a movie theater in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, a hospital official said. Syed Jamil Shah, press officer for the…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials in Mexico say a Canadian couple was killed in an apparent robbery at their lakeside home in a popular retirement spot for US and Canadian citizens. Chapala city spokesman Roberto Arroyo said Monday the couple…

(ZIZ)-- Police are investigating a shooting in Nevis on Saturday night that has put one person in the hospital. According to Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Lyndon David, 37-year-old Wayne Ferlance, of Fountain Village was at…

(CNN) -- Kenneth Bae, a Korean-American being held in North Korea, says he is worried about his health after authorities moved him back into a labor camp following a stay in a hospital. "I know if I continue for the next several months…

(CNN) -- Michael Sam, an All-American defensive lineman from the University of Missouri, publicly revealed that he's gay Sunday, creating the possibility he'll be the first openly gay player drafted by the National Football League. "I came…

TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian businessman who served 2 1/2 years of a 9-year prison sentence in Cuba for corruption has abruptly returned to Canada. Sarkis Yacoubian, president of Tri-Star Caribbean import company, said Saturday that he's…

(BBC) -- The Syrian government and rebels have accused each other of violating a ceasefire in the besieged city of Homs, where the UN is hoping to deliver aid. Mortar fire was heard early on Saturday, and governor Talal al-Barazi told…

(BBC) -- Spain's Princess Cristina is being questioned in court in connection with a corruption scandal involving her husband's business dealings. It is the first time in history that a member of Spain's royal family has appeared in court…

(CNN) -- Toronto police Friday were investigating a threat against controversial Mayor Rob Ford, a police spokesman said. Two police officers were at the mayor's City Hall office. The nature of the threat was unclear, police said. The…

(CNN) -- At least two people were killed and seven others were injured in a train derailment in Southeastern France on Saturday morning, a local Mayor said. The train, which carried 35 passengers, was traveling on a route between…

Denpasar, Indonesia (CNN) -- Indonesia said Friday that Schapelle Corby, an Australian woman convicted almost nine years ago of drug smuggling, has been granted parole. Indonesian Justice Minister Amir Syamsuddin announced the decision at…

(CNN) A leaked audio recording of a phone call allegedly catches the top U.S. diplomat to Europe working on a behind-the-scenes deal to end the Ukrainian political turmoil, and using profanity to express strong frustrations with inaction…