International

May 25, 2011

Democrat Wins New York Special Election

A Democrat has won an upset victory in a hotly contested race for a U.S. congressional seat from upstate New York, where proposed cuts to federal health assistance were seen as a pivotal issue. Democrat Kathy Hochul won the seat Tuesday in New…

May 25, 2011

Tornadoes Threaten Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, 4 Dead

Severe storms and tornadoes are causing destruction and claiming lives in the central United States, just two days after scores of people were killed in the state of Missouri, in the deadliest tornado to hit the United States in nearly 60 years.…

May 25, 2011

Russian Court Upholds Khodorkovsky Verdict

A Moscow court has upheld the second conviction of former Russian Yukos oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner Planton Lebedev. But the court Tuesday reduced their prison terms by one year, meaning they likely will stay behind…

May 25, 2011

Car Bomb Wounds 15 in Pakistan

Militants have detonated a car bomb near a police building in northwest Pakistan. Police Wednesday said at least 15 people were wounded in the dawn attack in the city of Peshawar, near the Afghan border. No group immediately claimed responsibility…

May 23, 2011

Pakistan: Militants attack Karachi naval air base

Gunmen have attacked a military base in the Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least 11…

May 23, 2011

China Confirms North Korean Leader’s Visit

South Korean officials say Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao confirmed Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is in his country to study its dramatic economic development. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak's office says the Chinese leader made…

May 23, 2011

Chile to Exhume Ousted Leader Allende’s Body Monday

Chilean authorities are set to exhume the remains of former President Salvador Allende to see if they can settle the lingering question of whether he was killed in a 1973 U.S.-supported coup or committed suicide. Mr. Allende's family called for…

May 23, 2011

Honduran Accord Permits Ousted Leader Zelaya’s Return

An accord has been reached that will allow ousted Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya to return to his homeland, and for Honduras to regain entry to the Organization of American States. Mr. Zelaya reached the deal with his successor, current President…

May 23, 2011

Militants Attack Karachi Military Base, 4 Killed

At least four people have been killed in an intense battle inside a military base in the Pakistani city of Karachi. Police say 15 to 20 militants attacked the Mehran naval aviation station late Sunday, armed with guns and grenades. A raging fire…

May 19, 2011

Obama to Deliver Major Speech on Changes in Mideast, N. Africa

President Barack Obama delivers a major address Thursday about historic changes in the…