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The countdown to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS has begun, but the fight for Hawija -- another ISIS-controlled city in nearby Kirkuk province -- is among many other battles that are looming.

Israel has suspended ties with UNESCO, the UN body in charge of preserving culture and history, after a draft decision that Israel says ignores Judaism's ties to the religion's holiest site.

Recapturing Aleppo from rebels will act as the springboard to "liberate" other areas of Syria and push "terrorists" back to Turkey, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims.

It's one of the loneliest, most exclusive clubs in America. Among the nation's wealthiest Americans -- known as the Top 1% -- only a very small percentage are black.

Thais were bidding a final farewell to their revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as his funeral procession made its way through Bangkok on Friday.

All Eida Karmi wants is to see her family. It's the simple desire of a grandparent, but she's no ordinary grandmother.

Derek Blasberg visits Britain's capital city during one of the most culturally-rich months of the year, exploring London against the backdrop of Fashion Week, Frieze Art Fair and the looming issue of Brexit. Featuring Cara Delevingne, Vivienne Westwood, Georgia May Jagger, Christopher Bailey, David Shrigley and Mario Testino.

In the distance, through the dusty haze that envelopes the arid plains of northern Iraq, we can just about make out ISIS on the horizon -- readying for a fight.

Travelers flying United late Thursday reported hours of delays after the airline was hit by a widespread computer problem.

Samsung's expected losses from the Galaxy Note 7 catastrophe have soared above $5 billion.

Boko Haram militants handed over 21 missing Chibok schoolgirls to the Nigerian government Thursday morning, according to a source with direct knowledge of the release.

In October 2015, China decided to overturn its decades-old one-child policy and allow couples across the country to have two children.

Turns out we were wrong; there aren't 200 billion galaxies in the universe.

Three US strikes hit radar sites in Yemen early Thursday, hours after missiles targeted a US warship in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said.

Astronauts on a mission to Mars will be expected to rely on their memory, multitasking and decision-making skills to handle the first manned expedition beyond the moon. But the harmful radiation from galactic cosmic rays throughout their journey could cause them to experience cognitive impairment in these key areas, as well as increased depression and anxiety, according to a new study.

Ken Bone, the nation's favorite undecided voter and sweater icon who won the Internet's heart during the second presidential debate, has sold out. For Uber.

Fierce fighting in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo has claimed the lives of more civilians -- including children -- on both sides of the front lines in the past 48 hours.