The top American military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, has taken a particularly active role in changing the U.S. approach to Afghanistan, contributin...
The new president in Honduras is rejecting international pressure to allow the return of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted by military forces on...
Pakistan says the military is in the final phase of its campaign to expel Taliban militants from northwestern Swat Valley and surrounding areas. But, ...
Iraqis are staging a national celebration to mark the impending June 30th withdrawal of U.S. troops from most cities, towns and villages. Celebrations...
As questions swirl around the death of pop star Michael Jackson, fans are talking more about his legacy. Jackson died suddenly in Los Angeles Thursday...
Somali government's recent declaration of a state of emergency has moved the country's security crisis to the top rank of items for consideration at t...
Voting is underway in Guinea-Bissau to choose a new president. It is a contest to succeed long-time leader Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mut...
The people of Albania are going to the polls in parliamentary elections that are seen as a key test for the Balkan country's ambition to join the Euro...
Israel is considering a compromise with the United States on the thorny issue of Jewish settlements. Israel's Cabinet discussed the possibility of a p...
Top Obama administration officials say the door remains open for nuclear talks with Iran. They are discounting the latest anti-American rhetoric from ...