At World Economic Forum, Kerry defends focus on Israeli security

DAVOS, Switzerland — Israel cannot make peace with the Palestinians so long as it fears that a free Palestine next door would be a base for terrorism or attacks on Israel, Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Friday, explaining why Israeli security concerns figure so prominently in his effort to forge a peace deal.

Economic recovery in Europe is not over, bosses say

Top leaders at the 2014 World Economic Forum in Davos have warned Europe is not fully out of recession.

Davos 2014: Widening wealth gap 'biggest risk' in 2014

The increasing gap between rich and poor is seen as the biggest risk to global stability, according to a survey by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its annual report it warned that income disparity is seen as the risk "most likely to to cause serious damage globally in the coming decade".

Janet Napolitano: Homeland Security, Economic Security Go 'Hand-In-Hand'

WASHINGTON -- A top administration official on Monday signaled that the focus of homeland security in 2012 would shift in emphasis to business and the economy.