Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

King Salman's son Mohammed is now the desert kingdom's dominant figure—and the challenges before him are huge.

Tough economic times are likely to be Egypt’s reality for a while, despite the announcement that Egypt and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to a much-needed $12 billion loan.

As 2015 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the past year.