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In the past couple of weeks, the issue of gay rights in Russia has gone global, with a surprisingly effective Buzzfeed listicle, a New York Times editorial, and now Dan Savage of the Stranger taking on the problem.

Iraq's massive prison break made big headlines, but Baghdad has worse problems than 500 escaped jihadis. Namely, looming civil war.

King Albert of Belgium has told the country that he will be abdicating the throne to his 53-year-old son.

Passing off a novelty item as a useful tool had 'potentially fatal consequences,' the judge said.

Chinese buyers love Buicks, the large, spacious cars are seen as status symbols.

Now that Federal Aviation Administration furloughs have gone into effect, the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering lifting a rule that says airplanes can't remain on the tarmac for more than three hours for domestic flights before allowing passengers to deplane.

General Motors joins Ford in pulling out of the European auto business, with GM's supervisory board voting to close a German factory that produces Opel brand cars.

International gambling ring leaders arraigned in New York.

The lackluster safety record of Indonesian airlines, highlighted by a recent non-fatal Lion Air crash in Bali, includes a troubling history of pilots using methamphetamine.

By 2020 the country will have lost its position as the number one destination for the wealth of the world's super rich to Singapore. which provides more convenient banking for established rich and newly wealthy alike.

The Carnival Fascination failed a health inspection in February after Center for Disease Control and Prevention inspectors found live flies, roach nymphs, dried food waste, and many other violations throughout the cruise ship.

Airbus will offer airlines the option of extra-wide seats on its A320 jets to keep up with 'trends in demographics' and accommodate large passengers.

Walmart is opening small versions of its mega-stores on college campuses. The initiative is part of the chain's new 'Walmart On Campus' initiative.

The company is considered a bellwether for the global economy and the release is closely watched by market participants.

Have North Korea's treats really been helpful to South Korea's economy?