China’s economy grew 7.7 percent in 2013

(ALY SONG / REUTERS)

Signs of a slowdown emerge as the Beijing government reins in a debt-fueled investment binge.

Missionary Bae, jailed in N. Korea, wants U.S. to help him

The American, imprisoned for more than a year, said he wants to return to his family as soon as possible.

Attack on base in Afghanistan kills at least one

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the complex attack, which killed a member of U.S.-led coalition forces.

Attack on restaurant in Afghan capital kills at least 21

Attack on restaurant in Afghan capital kills at least 21

At least two Americans were among the victims of the commando-style raid on a popular restaurant.

Japanese soldier who fought until 1974 dies at 91

Japanese soldier who fought until 1974 dies at 91

Assigned to spy on U.S. aircraft in World War II, he hid in the Philippine jungle for nearly three decades.

Karzai says U.S. troops killed eight civilians in Afghanistan

Karzai says U.S. troops killed eight civilians in Afghanistan

The incident in Parwan province further complicates efforts to conclude a security agreement.