Shiite Cleric Threatens War with Iraqi, U.S. Forces
In Iraq, Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has threatened an "all out war" against U.S. and Iraqi forces as tensions between Sadr and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki increase. Iraqi citizens and U.S. combat forces in East Baghdad are preparing for another possible uprising from Sadr's Shiite militia.
Ex-President Carter Meets with Hamas Leaders
Former President Jimmy Carter defied warnings from U.S. and Israeli officials and met over the weekend with two leaders from the militant group Hamas. The two Palestinians are considered terrorists by the U.S. government.
Israel's Bedouins Fear an End to Their Way of Life
Tens of thousands of Arab Bedouin live in Israel in "unrecognized villages" that don't appear on maps or receive basic public services. Many Bedouin worry the government will put an end to their traditional nomadic lifestyle because of a fight over land rights.
How to Prevent Famine
Food shortages across the world are causing unrest and protests. We examine the factors behind famine and how to ward off food riots.
Pennsylvania Voters Face Critical Primary
Sen. Barack Obama has consolidated support among African American voters, but white voters have been more divided. A panel of white voters from Pennsylvania discusses the upcoming primary and the campaigns of Democratic rivals Sens. Obama and Clinton.
Duke Student Targeted for Mediating Tibet Protest
Duke University undergraduate Grace Wang attempted to referee a heated interchange on campus over the Tibetan independence movement, leading to fierce denunciations of Wang and her parents by ethnic Chinese in the U.S. and in China.
UK Surveillance Laws Raise Privacy Concerns
Local councils in Britain are using covert surveillance legislation designed to combat terrorism to investigate such petty offenses as under-age smoking and breaches of zoning regulations.
Leaders of Canada, Mexico Meet with U.S. President
President Bush meets Monday with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and they're likely to discuss free trade. President Bush says he wants the partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement to talk about expanding trade in the rest of the hemisphere.
Pope Tweaks His Image on Six-Day Trip to U.S.
Pope Benedict XVI ended his six-day trip to the United States with a Mass in New York. When the pope arrived last week, most American Catholics knew little about him. But the 81-year-old pontiff seems to have changed his image and America's vision of the Roman Catholic Church.
Colombia Reflects Rising Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
The danger of terrorist or insurgent groups acquiring nuclear materials on the black market could be a looming threat. FARC rebels in Colombia reportedly tried to acquire enriched uranium. They may have been more interested in trading it to a terrorist group than in developing it for their own purposes.
Spurred by Rising Seas, Dubai's Floating Ambition
Dubai will try just about anything; the bolder and more outlandish, the better. So two Dutch architects have opened a business there specializing in homes, offices and hotels that float. They hope their floating architecture will help coastal cities around the world survive climate change.
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Egypt's Ancient Cities
In Egypt, where antiquities have stood for millennia, climate change is posing new threats to an ancient country and its people. As temperatures climb and shorelines change, environmentalists worry about displaced populations, rising poverty and increased soil salinity in the fertile Nile Delta.
U.S. Military Plan for Dying Afghan Girl Goes Awry
Despite good intentions, a communication lapse in the case of a sick six-year-old Afghan girl has left a life in jeopardy. Funding for surgery and transportation logistics remain unclear as her condition worsens.
Zimbabwe's Election Standoff Extends to 4th Week
There are still no results from the presidential vote in Zimbabwe as a contested re-tally of the vote drags into a fourth week. Local and international demand has escalated for the results of the vote to be made public.
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Mugabe trying to 'steal election'
Britain steps up its criticism of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, accusing him of trying "to steal" disputed elections.
Taunts fly ahead of key US vote
The Democrats' White House battle takes on a sharper tone ahead of Tuesday's vital Pennsylvania primary.
Russia 'shot down Georgia drone'
Georgia accuses Russia of downing one of its unmanned spy planes over the Abkhazia region at the weekend.
China seeks to 'educate' Tibetans
China launches an "education" campaign in Tibet designed to undermine support for the Dalai Lama and separatism.
Key Indonesian militants jailed
Two senior leaders of the Islamic militant group Jemaah Islamiah are sentenced to 15 years in jail in Indonesia.
Lampard and Gerrard in Euro boost
Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard are available for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final.
Wilkinson out of New Zealand tour
Jonny Wilkinson is to undergo shoulder surgery at the end of the season, ruling him out of England's tour to New Zealand in June.
Bark or bite?
Nigeria's post-poll effort to salvage democracy
Hamas rejects Israeli recognition
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal rules out recognition of Israel, after meeting former US President Jimmy Carter.
Election spotlight
Pennsylvania gears up for crucial presidential primary
Power struggle
Can new president address Paraguay's economic malaise?
Close eye
Teaching students persuasive powers of Facebook
'Barry' Obama
Jakarta classmates recall the young US presidential hopeful
Africa plans biggest dam project
Plans for the world's most powerful hydro-electric dam project in DR Congo are being discussed in London.
Paraguay sees opposition win
More than 60 years of conservative party rule ends in Paraguay as Fernando Lugo wins the presidential election.
Malaysia torch relay peaceful
The Olympic torch has been paraded through the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur under heavy security.
Sarkozy tries to mend China ties
France's President Sarkozy writes to a disabled Chinese athlete who was jostled by protesters in Paris.
Saudi women 'kept in childhood'
Saudi women are being kept in perpetual childhood by a system of male guardianship, a leading rights group says.
Nepal's king denies exile reports
King Gyanendra of Nepal dismisses reports that he will go into exile after the Maoists' election success.
Brown acts to head off tax revolt
Gordon Brown meets Labour MPs to outline plans to help those worst hit by the abolition of the 10p tax rate.
Oil rises to yet another record
Oil hits new highs in London and New York amid worries about supply disruptions and Opec's stance.
Bionic eye 'blindness cure hope'
A 'bionic eye' may hold the key to returning sight to blind people affected by a hereditary disease.
Coral spawn turns Palau seas pink
The annual mass spawning of corals on the Palau archipelago in the western Pacific occurs right on cue.
Chan and Li top at US box office
Martial arts film The Forbidden Kingdom, starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, is the weekend's top draw at the US box office.
Ubuntu 'reaping Linux dividend'
The public perception of open source is changing fast, says Ubuntu leader Mark Shuttleworth.
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