The Ukrainian parliament has approved a language law that seeks to increase the use of Ukrainian in a country where Russian is also widely used.

A West Virginia police officer accused of stalking an underage girl has posted bail and been released from custody.

London-based Barclays bank says it may cut costs if 'challenging' economic conditions persists throughout the year.

Aid groups are suing the French government to stop the donation of six boats to Libya’s navy, saying the watercraft will be used to take migrants to detention centers notorious for horrific conditions.

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank said Thursday it is halting talks on a possible merger that would have created Germany’s biggest financial institution but faced questions about costs and job losses.

Scientists and environmentalists have long warned about the dangers of plastic pollution, especially now that plastic trash of all types is choking the world’s rivers and oceans. High-end designers have responded by 'upcycling' discarded objects into unique, desirable design pieces.

The ambiance was friendly. Nice, comfy seats. An exchange of polite welcomes.

Lawyers are challenging Indonesia’s incorporation of the volatile Papua region into its territory in 1969 with a judicial review at the country’s highest court.

Video of a Washington, D.C., police officer chasing and handcuffing a 9-year-old boy on Monday has prompted a review of police practices.

The Boston Bruins have home-ice advantage through a potential trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and they have the Columbus Blue Jackets to thank for it.