Judge warns media at Pistorius trial to "behave"

2nd day of double-amputee track star's murder trial delayed as judge orders probe into leaked photo of witness testifying

• Mar 4, 2014

Rumsfeld takes turn blasting Obama's foreign policy

Former Secretary of Defense is latest Republican to blame Obama for "leadership vacuum" that allowed Russia to move into Ukraine

• Mar 4, 2014

Putin says he hopes force not needed in Ukraine

But Russian leader insists he'll protect Russians in the neighboring country by any means, as he orders end to war games near border

• Mar 4, 2014

Russia tightens hold on Crimea with 16,000 troops

Ukraine accuses Russia of piracy for ordering its warships to surrender; West seeks way to get Moscow to back down

• Mar 3, 2014

Does the U.S. have a hammer to wield against Russia?

Economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the U.S. are all on the table if Russia stays in Ukraine, but will they work?

• Mar 3, 2014

Ukrainians say they're ready to fight for their country

In pro-Western Kiev, men say they are apprehensive about fighting Russia -- but they will do it to save their nation

• Mar 3, 2014

Russia, Ukraine militaries: Unequal opponents, divided loyalties

Russian military much more powerful; Ukraine forces stationed in Russian-speaking regions don't necessarily support government in Kiev

• Mar 3, 2014

Russia-Ukraine tensions

Tense atmosphere grows in Ukraine after Russian military forces occupy Crimean peninsula

• Mar 3, 2014
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Brazil's Carnival celebrations 2014

Colorful and fantastic Carnival festivities get under way in Rio and elsewhere

• Mar 3, 2014
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Russia setting ultimatums in Crimea struggle, Ukraine claims

Tensions remain high in strategic peninsula as pro-Russian forces have surrounded or taken control of "practically all" Ukrainian military facilities

• Mar 3, 2014

Pistorius trial: Witness heard screams then shots

A neighbor of Pistorius testified to hearing "blood-curdling" screams from a woman before she heard gunshots on the night the double-amputee Olympian killed his girlfriend

• Mar 3, 2014

What are U.S. options as Russia tightens grip on Ukraine?

Former CIA deputy director says economic sanctions "could bite the Russians" but might backfire in long run

• Mar 3, 2014

Ukraine conflict tests Obama's credibility on the world stage

Can President Obama be any match for Vladimir Putin's determination to assert Russian power in Ukraine?

• Mar 3, 2014

Scores killed as Islamic extremists wage war on Nigeria

Latest likely attacks by Boko Haram group leave at least 90 dead, including children, as bomb tears through market, farming village razed

• Mar 3, 2014

Oscar Pistorius goes on trial for murder in S. Africa

Double-amputee Olympic athlete known as "Blade Runner" pleads not guilty, says he mistook model for intruder in his bathroom as he fired 4 shots through door

• Mar 3, 2014

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