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The reasons range from "honor killings" to dowry disputes, according to an analysis of female homicides around the globe.

Rescuers raced Friday to find any survivors trapped in debris after tornadoes barreled across parts of the South and inflicted heavy damage on Selma, Ala.

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory. Ambassador Dennis Ross discusses the implications.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits Australia next week. For decades, Australia has been one of America's strongest allies, but the country is in the midst of a pivot toward China.

The U.S. is trying to rally its main allies in Asia to confront China on COVID-19, Hong Kong, trade and other issues. It puts Japan and South Korea, who share deep trade ties with China, in a bind.

Myanmar's president has announced reduced sentences for prisoners. But the clemency will affect few political prisoners and falls far short of the expectations of the Obama administration. The U.S. has been trying to encourage Myanmar to go forward with political changes.

The United States ambassador to Baghdad and his Iranian counterpart met for four hours Monday in what the American side called a business-like atmosphere. The talks focused on one subject only: Iraq.

There is such a glut of crude oil right now, that traders are running out of storage options, and they're turning to empty railcars.

David Cohen discusses the tariff war between the U.S. and Canada.

President Obama announced Wednesday that the U.S. is prepared to lift economic sanctions against Myanmar, in recognition of the country's progress towards democratic reform. Obama spoke after a White House meeting with Myanmar's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.