Economy Oct 11 Misinvestment in China In recent years, China's government has channeled investment into urban and business development, neglecting its enormous peasant class. The government recently pledged, however, to bridge the income gap.
Nation Oct 11 Insurgent Violence Heightens Ahead of Iraqi Constitution Vote In stepped up violence leading up to Saturday's referendum on a new Iraqi constitution, at least 40 people were killed Tuesday in a string of attacks, including a car bombing at a crowded market.
Politics Oct 10 Under New Deal, Merkel Becomes German Chancellor Conservative leader Angela Merkel has reached an agreement with rival Social Democrats and will become Germany's first female chancellor.
World Oct 10 Pakistan Struggles to Provide Relief to Quake Victims Three days after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of South Asia, governments there continued to struggle to provide rescue and relief to their stricken citizens.
World Oct 09 Massive Earthquake Kills Thousands in Pakistan and India Villagers in Pakistan continued to work desperately Sunday to find survivors in the rubble caused by a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake originating near the border with India. The death toll ranged from 19,000 to 30,000.
World Oct 09 Deadly Earthquake Kills Thousands in Pakistan and India A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake originating near the Pakistan-India border Saturday devastated villages, triggered landslides and flattened buildings, killing more than 18,000 in both nations.
Nation Oct 07 Soccer Star Hopes to Lead Liberia's Turnaround Standing amid a crowded Liberian soccer stadium, George Weah gave the characteristic post-game nod as he thanked the masses for their support. The 39-year-old soccer star looked toward the stands as he clapped his hands above his head.
Politics Oct 07 Liberia Looks to Elections to Forge Stability Long beleaguered by war and corruption in an unstable region, Liberia will attempt to usher in a new, more stable era on Tuesday when its voters participate in the West African nation's first post-civil war election.
World Oct 07 Peace Prize Goes to U.N. Group for Anti-Nuclear Efforts The United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency and its head Mohamed ElBaradei won the Nobel Peace prize Friday for their diplomatic efforts with Iran and North Korea to curb the spread of atomic weapons.
Politics Oct 06 FEMA to Reassess No Bid Contracts Following Hurricanes The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reassess some no-bid contracts awarded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, acting FEMA head R. David Paulison said Thursday.