
Militants kill 17 security forces across Iraq

Militants killed 17 members of Iraq's security forces Thursday in a combination of shootings and roadside bombs that was a bitter demonstration of the dangers Iraqi forces still face.

Tanker probe eyes possible Persian Gulf collision

Investigators in the UAE are looking into whether a Japanese tanker damaged at the mouth of the Persian Gulf was involved in a collision, backing away from an earlier theory that natural causes were to blame, the top port official where the vessel is moored said Thursday.

Afghan Women Fear Their Fate Amid Taliban Negotiations

The Taliban pounded on the door just before midnight, demanding that Aisha, 18, be punished for running away from her husband's house.

Bangladesh raises garment workers' pay 80 percent

Bangladesh has raised minimum monthly wages for its millions of garment workers by about 80 percent after months of violent protests over poor pay and conditions, a government minister said Thursday.

At least 80 dead after Congo boat disaster

A boat ferrying about 200 passengers to Congo's capital capsized after hitting a rock, and a government spokesman said Thursday at least 80 people were confirmed dead.

Arab League backs Palestinians on restarting talks

Arab nations on Thursday backed the Palestinian president's refusal to immediately restart direct talks with Israel despite heavy U.S. pressure.

Monsoon flooding kill 60, strand more in Pakistan

Rivers burst their banks during monsoon rains, washing away streets, battering a dam and killing at least 60 people in the most severe floods in decades in northwest Pakistan, officials said Thursday. Hundreds of thousands more were stranded as rescue workers struggled to reach far-flung villages.

Suspected Nazi guard charged over 430,000 killings

Prosecutors in Germany have charged a suspected Nazi camp guard with helping to kill 430,000 Jews in the Holocaust and personally shooting 10 others.

Germans struggle to cope with "Love Parade" tragedy

The Love Parade death toll rose by one to 21 on Wednesday as Germans, who cherish order and organization, struggled to understand how such a tragedy could happen in their tightly regulated country.

Serbia starts drive to contest Kosovo independence

Serbia launched a diplomatic offensive on Wednesday to contest Kosovo's independence, asking the United Nations General Assembly to decide about the future of its former southern province.

Worried about bombs? Work and live at Baghdad airport

Worried about bombs and suicide attacks? Iraq has the solution for businessmen who want to invest but fear venturing into Baghdad's dangerous streets -- work and live in a mini-city right next to the airport.

Palestinians set to reject direct talks for now

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will tell the Arab League on Thursday indirect talks with Israel have not progressed enough to justify face-to-face peace negotiations, a Palestinian official said on Wednesday.