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Venezuela Nationalizes Country's Third Largest Bank
The Venezuelan government took control of the country's third-largest bank on Friday amid a wave of nationalizations led by President Hugo Chavez.
Incoming IAEA Chief: No Sign Iran Seeking Nuclear Weapons
The incoming head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he knows of no hard evidence that Iran is trying to gain the ability to develop nuclear weapons.
North Korea Fires Three Missiles
South Korea's news agency says North Korea launched a third missile Saturday, just a few hours after test-firing two short-range missiles, following similar tests earlier this week.
Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return
The Honduran Supreme Court has rejected a call from the head of the Organization of American States to return deposed leader Manuel Zelaya to the presidency.
North Korea Launches Several Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, following similar tests earlier this week.
Honduras Pulls Out of OAS
The new government of Honduras says it no longer recognizes the charter of the Organization of American States and is withdrawing its membership from the group.
North Korea Launches Series of Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a series of missiles off its eastern coast, following similar tests earlier this week.
Putin: US-Russia Ties Will Improve if US Halts Missile Defense Plans
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says US-Russian relations will move forward if the United States gives up its plans for deploying a missile defense system in Central Europe.
Australian Lawmakers Visit Dalai Lama in India
Chinese government has reacted angrily to a meeting between Australian lawmakers and the Dalai Lama in India.
Poll Gives Netanyahu Positive Marks Despite Rift with US
Israel's new right-wing government is about to complete its first 100 days in power, a period marked by tension with Washington over how to advance the peace process with the Palestinians.
UN Chief Asks Burmese Junta for Meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the head of Burma's military government has not yet answered his request to meet with jailed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
US Vice President Encourages Reconciliation in Iraq
Vice President Joe Biden is visiting US soldiers and Iraqi political leaders on the first trip by a top US leader to Iraq since the June 30 withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraqi towns and cities.
Pakistani Military Helicopter Crash Kills 26
Pakistan's military says a transport helicopter has crashed because of a technical failure, killing 26 security personnel on board.
Philippines Prays for Ailing Former President Corazon Aquino
Prayers and masses are being held across the Philippines for the recovery of cancer-stricken former President Corazon Aquino.
Congo Civilians Suffering Abuse from All Sides of Conflicts
A human rights group says civilians in eastern and northern Democratic Republic of Congo are under increasing attack from all sides of the conflicts raging there between Congolese and rebel forces.
Britain Finds Original Copy of US Declaration of Independence
Researchers in Britain have discovered a rare original copy of the US Declaration of Independence, just as Americans are getting ready to mark July 4 Independence Day holiday.
Promoter Says Jackson Memorial Planned at LA Arena
The head of a concert promotion agency says a tribute to late pop star Michael Jackson will likely be held at the Staples Center arena in Los Angeles.
EU Recalls Iranian Envoys in British Embassy Dispute
European Union nations have summoned Iranian ambassadors to protest the detention of British Embassy staff in Tehran.
Obama Prepares for Russia Summit, G8, Africa Visit
US President Barack Obama is preparing for another round of international travel. He leaves Washington Sunday evening for a Moscow summit on arms control, followed by the annual Group of Eight Meeting in Italy, and what is sure to be an emotional trip to Ghana.
Rights Advocacy Group Expresses Concern over Human Rights in Guinea
A US-based human rights group says arbitrary arrests and vigilantism in Guinea has raised concerns about the human rights situation in the West African nation.
Thai Government Criticizes Campaign for Royal Pardon for Ousted PM
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has criticized moves to seek a royal pardon for exiled leader Thaksin Shinawatra.
Darfur Rebels, Sudanese Opposition Party Sign Agreement
The main rebel group in Sudan's Darfur region and a key Sudanese opposition party have signed an agreement calling for a new transitional government to serve until next year's election.
Ahead of Multi-nation Trip, Obama Celebrates Malia's Birthday
Days before embarking on a multi-stop international trip, US President Barack Obama is tending to an important item on his domestic agenda - a celebration of his daughter's 11th birthday.
Somalia Insurgents Reject AU Peacekeeping Proposals
Militants fighting to overthrow Somalia's U.N.-backed government have condemned talks at the African Union summit in Libya, where African leaders are considering giving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia a stronger mandate to pursue and fight the insurgents.
Americans Get Early Start to July 4 Holiday
Many Americans are getting an early start to the July 4 Independence Day holiday in the United States, with a day off of work to enjoy the long holiday weekend.
US Conservatives Support Ouster of Honduran President
The Organization of American States and most governments in the world have condemned the ouster of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya by the military last Sunday as a coup d'etat.
AU Summit Compromise Leaves Continental Authority in Limbo
Africa's leaders meeting in Libya have taken a step toward creation of a continental authority that would have enhanced powers to deal with matters of mutual interest.
Japan, Hong Kong Find Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Cases
Japan and Hong Kong say they have each identified cases of the swine influenza A-H1N1 virus that are resistant to the anti-viral drug Tamiflu.
Syria Extends Informal Invitation to Obama
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is praising US President Barack Obama and says he would like to "welcome" the US leader to Syria.
Report Says Public Corruption a Continuing Problem for East Africa
Corruption within public institutions continues to plague the nations of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, according to a report by a group of regional transparency organizations.
UNICEF Concerned About Displaced Children in Northwest Pakistan
The U.N. Children's Fund says it is deeply concerned about the condition of thousands of children who have been displaced by conflict in northwestern Pakistan.
Ghana Combating Counterfeit Drugs
Ghana is combating the sale of counterfeit and expired pharmaceuticals.
A megaphone atop a truck parked in Accra's main market warns customers that some "unscrupulous persons" are copying Dr.
Cleric's Followers Burn US Flags Over Visit by US Vice President to Iraq
Hundreds of Iraqis shouted and burned American flags in the streets of Baghdad to protest the visit of US Vice President Joe Biden.
Senegal Hosts Religious Tolerance Conference
Despite being majority Muslim, Senegal is a known for its religious tolerance. Muslims, Christians, Jews and adherents to traditional African beliefs came together in Dakar to discuss what tensions remain in Senegal as well as what lessons the country may hold for other nations embroiled in religious conflict.
Palin Resigning as Alaska Governor
Sarah Palin, the 2008 Republican nominee for US vice president, says she will not run for re-election and will step down later this month as governor of the state of Alaska.
Michael Jackson Memorial Planned for Fans, Family Tuesday
Spokesmen for the family of singer Michael Jackson have released some details of his public memorial service, planned for Tuesday.
UN Chief Arrives in Burma
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in Burma to press the ruling military government to release its political prisoners.
Liberia's TRC Recommends Blocking President Sirleaf and Others from Holding Future Offices
Liberians and perhaps the rest of the world are still trying to come to grip with the political impact of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) final report recommendations.
US Troops Push Further into Southern Afghanistan
US Marines pushed further into southern Afghanistan Friday, meeting little resistance as they moved to capture villages and population centers controlled by Taliban militants.
Michael Jackson's Will Filed in Los Angeles
Los Angeles court officials say a lawyer has filed Michael Jackson's will.
The document, from 2002, asks for the pop star's entire estate to be put in a family trust and names his 79-year-old mother as a beneficiary of the trust and the guardian of his three children.
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