Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen

President Barack Obama talks about national security, Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington. Declaring America at a "crossroads" in the fight against terrorism, the president revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes, in…

Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen

President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones and the fate of Guantanamo prisoners was largely welcomed Friday in two key countries affected by the policies_ Pakistan and Yemen.

Gov. Christie boosts Jersey shore on 'Today'

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says that 80 percent of his state's shore will look the same this year as it did last year despite being walloped by Superstorm Sandy.

Austria links UN peacekeepers to Syria arms ban

Austria is urging an extension of the EU arms embargo for Syria, saying it may rethink its U.N. peacekeeping role in the region otherwise.

Russia: Syrian regime may take part in peace talks

AP10ThingsToSee - In this image from amateur video obtained by a group called Ugarit News, a rebel runs from an explosion, Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Qusair, Syria. An intense battle drove rebels from large parts of Qusair, part of a withering government offensive aimed at securing a strategic …

Russia: Syrian regime may take part in peace talks

The Syrian government has agreed "in principle" to attend a conference proposed by Russia and the United States on ending the Arab country's conflict, Russia's foreign ministry said Friday.

Takei says Cho good choice for latest 'Star Trek'

American actor George Takei gestures with a hand greeting made popular by the Television series Star Trek arrives at the Marina Bay Sands hotel on Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Singapore for the inaugural Social Star Awards.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Takei says Cho good choice for latest 'Star Trek'

Portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest "Star Trek" movie comes with big shoes to fill, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing to the actor currently playing the role.

EU approves better bee protection rules

The European Union has approved restrictions on three pesticides to better protect dwindling bee populations, to enter into force by December.

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

Protesters hold a banner during a rally against Osaka city mayor Toru Hashimoro in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Two Korean former sex slaves canceled a planned meeting Friday with outspoken Japanese mayor Hashimoto who caused an uproar by justifying Japan's wartime practice of…

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto attends a city council session at Osaka City Hall in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Earlier in the day two Korean former sex slaves canceled a planned meeting Friday with outspoken Hashimoto who caused an uproar by justifying Japan's wartime practice o…

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

A protester holds a banner at a rally against Osaka city mayor Toru Hashimoro in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Two Korean former sex slaves canceled a planned meeting Friday with the outspoken Japanese mayor who caused an uproar by justifying Japan's wartime practice of forcing…

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto speaks during a news conference at Osaka City Hall in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Earlier in the day two Korean former sex slaves demanded the resignation of the outspoken Japanese mayor and canceled a meeting with him for justifying Japan's wartime…

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

Suymiko Nishimura, a support group member to represent former South Korean comfort women, second from right, speaks during a press conference at Osaka City Hall in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Two Korean former sex slaves canceled a planned meeting Friday with outspoken Osaka …

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

A right-wing protester holds a placard during a rally against South Korea in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Two Korean former sex slaves canceled a planned meeting Friday with outspoken Osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto who caused an uproar by justifying Japan's wartime practice of for…

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

A small group of right-wing protesters hold a banner during a rally against South Korea and China in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Two Korean former sex slaves canceled a planned meeting Friday with outspoken Osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto who caused an uproar by justifying Japan's…

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, right, arrives for a news conference at Osaka City Hall in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, May 24, 2013. Earlier in the day two Korean former sex slaves canceled a planned meeting Friday with outspoken Hashimoto who caused an uproar by justifying Japan's wartime pra…

2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit

Two Korean former sex slaves demanded the resignation of an outspoken Japanese mayor and canceled a meeting with him Friday for justifying Japan's wartime practice of forcing tens of thousands of Asian women into prostitution for its military.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Former Cub Scouts den leader Jennifer Tyrrell, who was ousted from Scouting because she is openly gay, wears a button on her uniform shirt that reads "We Support All Boy Scouts" as she responds to a reporters question Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Local leaders of the Boy Scou…

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

John Stemberger, an Eagle Scout and Orlando, Fla. based attorney speaks out during a news conference against the Boy Scouts of American decision allowing openly gay scouts to participate in scouting Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted…

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Former Cub Scouts den leader Jennifer Tyrrell, who was ousted from Scouting because she is openly gay, becomes emotional as she responds to a reporters question Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and a…

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Former Cub Scouts den leader Jennifer Tyrrell, who was ousted from Scouting because she is openly gay, responds to a reporters question Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to b…

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Boy Scouts of America National Commissioner Tico Perez, front, addresses reporters questions as BSA National President Wayne Perry, left, rear, watches Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow open…

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over.

Kerry's focus on peace talks, not settlements

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem, Israel, Thursday, May 23, 2013. The US and Israel raised hopes Thursday for a restart of the Middle East peace process, despite little tangible progress so far from Kerry's two-month-old effort to get …