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. "
Midtown steampipe explosion kills one in Manhattan, injures 30 (video, photos, comments). Buried hazards in the city: aging pipes, asbestos contamination. Study finds 85 percent of men who look at porn depicting children also molest them. Mexican migrants carry H.I.V. home to rural hamlets ill-prepared to handle
Libya commutes death sentences for six foreign medical workers accused of deliberately infecting children with HIV. Optimists hope discovery of huge underground lake in Sudan may help ease Darfur conflict. Atlanta Falcons quarterback accused of playing host to Bad Newz Kennels, a vicious dogfighting enterprise. More on the fundamentally disturbing
Pulling an all-night Iraq debate, Senate can't agree on troop pullout--around 8:30, they considered having Trent Lott arrested. "I am convinced based on everything I have read it won't be a hell of a lot worse than it is now." U.
Al-Sadr loyalists end their one-month boycott and return to the Iraqi parliament. Sunni/Shiite politics also play out in the streets, as diverse militias seek to curry U.S. favor. Security agencies release National Intelligence Estimate today, warn of terror attacks at home. Study finds eating grapefruits leads
