World Nov 29 Haiti’s Election Turmoil Throws Results Into Question Allegations of fraud, general disorganization and protests marred Haiti's presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, and Haitian officials are now mulling over how to handle results.
World Nov 23 Iraqi Christians Flee as al-Qaida Steps Up Attacks An assault on a church in Baghdad and other targeted attacks on Christian families are driving fear into the hearts of the remaining members of this religious minority in Iraq, and causing many to seek sanctuary in other places.
World Nov 22 Ireland’s Bailout Plan Aims to Ease Broader Economic Crisis Ireland, the European Union and International Monetary Fund agreed over the weekend to an 80 billion to 90 billion euro ($109 billion to $123 billion) financial bailout plan to help Ireland's ailing economy and prevent the broader economic crisis from…
World Nov 16 Swiss to Vote on Deporting Criminals BASEL, Switzerland | The small nation of Switzerland, which already has a higher immigrant population than most of its neighbors, is about to vote on a measure that could be another bellwether of anti-immigration sentiment spreading across the European continent.
World Nov 09 U.S.-Indonesian Ties, Muslim Dialogue Mark Obama’s Trip During a 24-hour visit to Indonesia, President Obama plans to meet with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to emphasize the two countries' strengthened ties, and to deliver a second major speech to the Muslim world.
World Nov 03 In Myanmar, Aid Groups Assess Damage from Cyclone Giri Relief organizations responding to Cyclone Giri, which pounded western Myanmar on Friday, are finding homes and schools swept away and a need for emergency food and water in the saltwater soaked islands.
Nation Nov 03 Wednesday: Fed Meets Over Stimulus; Greece Suspends Airmail Due to Bombs The Federal Reserve is expected to meet Wednesday afternoon over plans to stimulate the economy, pushing stock futures up slightly as investors await the Fed's moves.
World Nov 02 Bombs Explode Across Baghdad Two Days After Church Attack At least 10 explosions across the Iraqi capital Baghdad killed more than 60 people and injured 180 on Tuesday, according to Iraqi hospital sources and police.
World Nov 01 Brazil Elects First Female President Dilma Rousseff won Brazil's presidential runoff on Sunday, making her the first female president of South America's largest and most populous country. She campaigned on -- and now faces the challenges of -- improving Brazil's infrastructure, education and health care.
Nation Oct 29 Obama: Packages on Cargo Flights Contained ‘Explosive Material’ Two suspicious packages originating from Yemen were found overnight in Britain and Dubai on airplanes bound for the United States, officials said Friday, causing airports in the U.S. to heighten security procedures.