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Obama Urges Democrats To Keep Fighting for Their Causes
US President Barack Obama is urging his Democratic Party to continue fighting for its causes, despite a hostile political climate.
US Congressional Report Cites Loopholes in Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
A US Congressional report has shed new light on massive infusions of suspect money into the United States by people in the inner circles of power in the impoverished African oil-producing countries of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria and Angola.
S. Africa's Zuma Apologizes for Sexual Affair
South African President Jacob Zuma says he deeply regrets the pain caused by an extramarital affair in which he fathered a child.
Major Snowstorm Hits Washington and Nearby States
A major winter storm has paralyzed Washington D.C. and dumped record-setting amounts of snow in states surrounding the US capital.
Financial Leaders to Focus on Europe Debt Crisis
Financial chiefs from the world's major industrialized countries are meeting in the Canadian Arctic to discuss Europe's debt crisis and other issues.
Problems with Vote for Governor in Nigeria's Anambra State
Voters in Nigeria's Anambra state went to the polls Saturday to choose a new governor in an election seen as crucial to prospects for next year's presidential contest.
North Korea Releases US Missionary
North Korea has released an American missionary and sent him to China after holding him for more than a month.
US Judge Awards Liberians $22 Million in Torture Case
A federal court in the US state of Florida has awarded five Liberians $22.4 million in damages for torture ordered by the son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor.
Super Bowl 44 Could Be a Classic
For the first time in 16 years, the top two teams will decide the National Football League championship at the Super Bowl.
Rebel Leader Convicted in Yemen
In Yemen, Yahya al-Houthi, the political leader of a northern rebellion, who now lives in Germany, was sentenced to prison in a Yemeni court on Saturday.
Iran Announces Production of 2 New Missiles
Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi indicated Saturday that two new missiles with sophisticated capabilities will go into production at recently constructed facilities.
US Defense Secretary Offers Turkey More Help on PKK
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Turkish officials in Ankara Saturday he will look for additional ways the United States can help Turkey deal with Kurdish guerrillas along its border with Iraq.
Iraq Militant Video Shows Abducted American
A Shi'ite militant group in Iraq has released a video of a man it apparently kidnapped, and who appears to be a US contractor who disappeared last month.
Thousands Attend Funeral for Pakistan Bomb Victims
Thousands of people gathered in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi Saturday to attend a funeral for those killed in two bomb attacks.
US Defense Chief Downplays Possibility of Iran Nuclear Deal
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates says if Iran is serious about accepting the international offer that could end the dispute over its nuclear program, it should do so soon, and through official channels.
Cambodian PM Wraps up Visit to Controversial Border Area
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has concluded a visit to an iconic temple on his country's northern border with Thailand, where soldiers from both nations have clashed repeatedly over the past 18 months.
President Obama, Republicans, Spar Over Job Creation
US President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans sparred Saturday over the issue of job creation in the wake a new report showing a slight drop in unemployment.
Ukraine Presidential Race Ends, Tensions High
Polls open in Ukraine Sunday following a bitterly fought campaign for the presidency between Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych.
New Darfur Peacekeeping Chief to Join Doha Peace Process
The head of the joint African Union/United Nations mission in Darfur is heading to the Qatari capital, Doha to join international efforts to broker a peace deal between Sudan's government and Darfuri rebels.
UNICEF, NGO's: Haitian Children at Risk
Aid workers in Haiti say hundreds of thousands of children are at risk in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake.
US Seeks Debt Relief for Haiti
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the United States will work with its international partners to relieve Haiti of its debts to global financial institutions.
Israel Weighs Options in Iran Nuclear Threat
For the last few years, Israel has made the case that Iran poses a serious threat to its existence and it has not ruled out the possibility of a preemptive strike against Iran's nuclear facilities.
Uhlaender Overcomes Tragedy, Injury to Make US Skeleton Team
US Skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender has known both triumph and tragedy in her career. Since the last Olympics, she has won the World Cup title twice, but also lost the biggest influence in her life - her father Ted.
Nigeria State Governors Urge Endorsement of VP as Acting President
Nigeria's powerful regional governors want parliament to pass a resolution, as early as next week, endorsing Vice President Goodluck Jonathan as acting president.
Under Pressure, Kenya Cabinet Approves Witness Protection Plan
Kenya's leaders say they will create a powerful new witness protection agency following reports of intimidation against those set to testify for The Hague against ringleaders of ethnic violence.
The Who to Rock Super Bowl Halftime Show
This year The Who becomes the latest in a series of rock luminaries to headline the entertainment at the Super Bowl half-time show.
Obama: Improved Jobless Rate Cause for Hope, Not Celebration
President Barack Obama says Friday's mixed news on US unemployment is cause for hope but not celebration.
Toyota President Apologizes for Global Recalls
The president of the Japanese automaker Toyota has apologized for the company's global recall of millions of vehicles due to safety issues.
US Job Losses Drop Below 10 Percent
The US jobless rate dropped to 9.7 percent in the first month of the new year, providing Americans with some good news that the economic recovery may be taking hold.
Greece's Problems Spark Euro Zone Woes
The European currency, the euro, is facing one of its biggest tests of its decade-old existence. The fiscal woes of euro zone member Greece are sparking fears in the financial markets that Athens will default on its debt - and concerns about other weak euro economies.
New Massachusetts Senator Signifies End of Kennedy Era
Republican Scott Brown was sworn in Thursday as a US senator from Massachusetts, officially bringing to a close the late Ted Kennedy's long tenure in the Senate and as a national political figure.
Clinton: Time to Move Toward New Iran Sanctions
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday it is time to move toward new sanctions against Iran, given the lack of a clear response from Tehran to a proposal to ease concern about its nuclear intentions.
In Nigeria, Court Ruling Calls Week-end Election into Question
In Nigeria, there’s speculation that the gubernatorial elections set for Saturday in Anambra State may be called off.
Shi'ites Targeted by Bombings in Karachi
Two bomb explosions in southern Pakistan have left at least 25 people dead and wounded scores of others.
Clinton Opposes Exclusion of Sunnis From Iraq Election
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday the United States would oppose any new effort to exclude large numbers of Sunni Arab politicians from Iraq's March 7 parliamentary elections.
Northern Ireland Agrees to Save Power-Sharing Deal
The British and Irish prime ministers unveiled a breakthrough agreement in Northern Ireland Friday that saves the province's peacemaking coalition government of Catholics and Protestants.
Study: Needle Injuries Often Unreported by Medical Students
A recent study shows that medical students and hospital interns often fail to report self-inflicted needlestick injuries when treating patients.
Powerful Explosions Kill More Than 30 Shi'ite Pilgrims in Karbala
Two powerful explosions targeting Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq have killed more than 30 people in the holy city of Karbala.
Olympic History in the Making: Ghana's One-Man Ski Team
Africans have long played a dominant role in the Summer Olympic Games. But the Winter Olympics are something else.
Analyst Critical of Nigerian Information Minister's Memo
According to the Daily Independent and other Lagos-based newspapers, Nigerian Information Minister Dora Akunyili has said that the extended absence of ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua is harming Nigeria.
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