Iraqi celebration of soccer win over South Korea darkened by two car bombs that killed at least 50. U.S. military in Iraq wonder if attackers' improved aim is the result of training in Iran. Democrats on the hunt for votes find ways to appeal to the antiabortion movement-
Taliban kills one Korean hostage, releases an unknown number, and continues to hold the rest. Civil contractors working in Iraq find that "workers comp" doesn't quite cut it for battle wounds. Chinese, Mexican, and Wheaton, MD worlds collide in "the largest single drug cash seizure
With limited results but many discussions of God, Bush and Maliki have been video conferencing. Putin juices his rhetoric with U.K., accuses Brown and Co. of "colonial thinking" for desiring suspect in polonium poisoning. Female protesters in Zimbabwe face arbitrary arrest, beatings, torture. Former U.S. ambassador
Spanish cartoon mocks royal family, draws public wrath, official confiscation; cartoonist claims it was Tom and Katie, not the royals. (Here's the NSFW image.) Older, but interesting: American-style parent-child play is a distinct feature of wealthy developed countries. Does naming a school after a bird, not
U.S., Iran restart Iraq talks in Baghdad; on the agenda: accusations and demands, but no catering specified. The $600 million U.S. embassy in Iraq is now complete, and may be engulfed in flames following a military pullout. In Afghanistan, troops kill at least 75 militants in battles in
Deposed Afghan king, age 92, dies in Kabul. Alimony test case establishes domestic partnerships as unequal to marriage. Asst. Secretary of State clarifies: You didn't break the passport system. Legislators nationwide mull fair ways to punish and regulate dangerous dogs; playground pit bull attacks don't help
Turkey's ruling party wins broad victory against secularists, claims mandate to pursue Islamic agenda. Thousands stranded after this weekend's devastating U.K. floods. Japan blurs difference between defensive and offensive military build-up despite pacifistic Constitution. Earthquake sets Japan back to 2147. Today's long
Pakistan's Supreme Court reinstates its chief justice, declaring illegal Musharraf's earlier dismissal of him. Geologist opines the vast underground lake that many hoped could end the Darfur conflict likely dried up at least 5,000 years ago. The campsite had already taken on a pungent aroma
In an act of support to Abbas, Israel frees more than 250 Palestinians from prisons. Well-armed N.H. couple that stopped paying taxes in 1996 and lives in a solar-powered compound is now in a standoff with authorities. The mysterious Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, who is Al
Al-Sadr adopting Hezbollah and Hamas tactics: creating "entwined social and military wings that serve as a parallel government." YouTube gets in on the presidential debate action, with 1,300 users already posting questions. British Parliament looks to suspend politician extensively involved in Iraqi oil funds scandal. "
