
Financial Crisis Hits World Markets
Markets around the world react to the U.S. bailout bill failure.
Hostages Recount Chaotic Release in Sahara
Freed hostages recount chaotic but peaceful release in Sahara borderlands.
Drawing a Red Line Around the Taliban
Pakistan focuses efforts on Taliban stronghold of Bajaur, but will it pay off?
U.K. Conservatives See Huge Lead in Polls
Britain's Conservative Party sees big lead in opinion polls.
Unknown Brueghel Painting Found in Holland
Dutch TV: Elderly woman has a previously unknown Brueghel the Younger painting.
6 Filipino Miners Rescued After 1 Week
6 trapped miners rescued after a week in flooded tunnel; 8 still missing.
168 Killed in Stampede at Indian Temple
168 killed in stampede as thousands gather at Hindu temple in western India.
Mexican Police Find 12 Bodies Next to School
Mexican police find 12 bodies in empty lot next to Tijuana school.
Karzai Seeks Saudi Help in Peace Talks
Afghan President Karzai asks Saudi Arabia for help in Taliban peace talks.
U.S.: 3 Pirates May Be Dead in Shootout
US: Somali pirates on hijacked ship had shootout, 3 pirates believed killed.
U.S. Nuclear Envoy Heads to North Korea
US nuclear envoy en route to North Korea to rescue disarmament deal.
Asia Urges U.S. to Act as Shares Plunge
Asia urges quick action on bailout for U.S. financial crisis to stem fallout.
Amazon Deforestation Rising Sharply
Deforestation in the Amazon is up 228 percent, officials say.
Olmert Calls for the Division of Jerusalem
Israeli PM: divide Jerusalem, return Golan Heights to Syria.
Kazakhstan Pays for Academic Reports
Johns Hopkins institute says it had complete independence.
U.S. Navy: Hijacked Arms Headed to Sudan
U.S. Navy spokesman says hijacked arms cargo was headed to Sudan, not Kenya.
Pakistani Troops Kill 15 Insurgents
Troops and militants clashed in Bajur region.
20,000 Flee Pakistan for Afghanistan
The United Nations says 20,000 people are fleeing into Afghanistan from Pakistan
Kidnapped Western Tourists Released
Egypt: 19 Europeans kidnapped in Egypt are freed, returning to city of Cairo.
Iraqi Christians Protest Over Quota Law
New election law removed safeguards for religious minorities.



