For Iraqis, Violence Still Part of Life Too Much of the Time
Iraqis are wary on how their country will fare once the Americans leave. The Americans are seen as an occupying force by many, but welcomed by others who believe they act as a buffer amid the country's still-volatile sectarian mix.
Cain Train Went from Silver Bullet to Train Wreck
Former pizza magnate Herman Cain's bid for the White House was an unconventional long shot from the start, but behind the colorful Cain Train a dysfunctional team has always been on the verge of running off the tracks.
Clinton Speaks with Pakistan PM on NATO Strikes
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday, again offering U.S. condolences over the deaths of 24 Pakistani soldiers in NATO air strikes last week, the State Department said in a statement.
Pakistan Stops NATO Supplies After Deadly Raid
NATO helicopters and fighter jets attacked two military outposts in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing as many as 28 troops and plunging U.S.-Pakistan relations deeper into crisis.
Troops Occupy Rio Slum in Historic Operation
Three thousand troops backed by helicopters and armored vehicles occupied Rio de Janeiro's largest slum without firing a shot on Sunday, the biggest step in the Brazilian city's bid to improve security and end the reign of drug gangs.
'Super Committee' Still Hoping for Debt Deal
The congressional super committee is at a difficult point in negotiations on deficit reduction, but lawmakers said on Sunday they had not given up on reaching an agreement by this month's deadline.
Romney Has Clear Lead Among Republicans: Poll
Twenty-eight percent of Republicans backed the former Massachusetts governor, giving him a lead of 8 percentage points over his nearest challenger, Herman Cain, in the poll, taken Nov, 10-11.
Republican Candidates Vow to Stop Iran Nuclear Bomb
Republican presidential candidates said on Saturday they would stop Iran from developing an atomic bomb.
Fears Grow of Gridlock on Jobs, Deficit
A series of messy budget showdowns earlier this year have left many in Washington pessimistic that politicians can deliver on two pressing priorities: taming surging deficits and spurring job growth.
Greek Political Parties Ignore Appeal for Rapid Compromise
Greece's ruling socialists and opposition conservatives offered rival plans for saving the nation from bankruptcy and safeguarding its Eurozone membership, ignoring an appeal from the president to cooperate now on tackling the mess.
Insight: Firms to Charge Smokers, Obese More for Healthcare
In recent years, a growing number of companies have been encouraging workers to voluntarily improve their health to control escalating insurance costs.
Gaza Violence Simmers After Truce Announced
Violence between Israel and Gaza militants flared anew Sunday after Egypt said it had brokered a truce to end attacks that have killed 10 Palestinian gunmen and an Israeli civilian in the past five days.
