US, Iraqi troops get the picture (not their man)Army Capt. Christopher Loftis took in the scene: Iraqi soldiers raiding the home of a suspected insurgent wanted for participating in deadly attacks against U.S. and Iraqi troops.
Fears mount of Gaza conflict spillover in EuropeGovernment officials and Jewish leaders are concerned the conflict in Gaza may spill over into violence in Europe, with attacks reported against Jews and synagogues in France, Sweden and Britain.
Sarkozy pushes Syria to pressure ally HamasFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy urged Syria on Tuesday to exert pressure on its ally Hamas to help end the fighting in the Gaza Strip between the militant Palestinian group and Israeli forces.
Japan wants anti-whalers barred from portsJapan said Tuesday it plans to ask Australia and possibly New Zealand and Chile to ban an anti-whaling protest ship from using their ports to refuel, heightening a cat-and-mouse game in Antarctic w
SKorea's opposition ends parliamentary occupationOpposition lawmakers ended their violent, 12-day siege of South Korea's parliament Tuesday after blocking—for now—a U.S. free trade deal and other legislation.
Israeli bombs hits UN schoolIsraeli forces edged closer to Gaza's major population centers on Tuesday and attacked new targets, including a U.N.
Pakistan criticizes India's Mumbai attack chargesPakistan says Indian allegations of links between Pakistani state agencies and the Mumbai attacks risk diverting attention from their joint efforts to fight terrorism.
Sarkozy calls for end to Mideast fightingFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy urged Syria on Tuesday to exert pressure on its ally Hamas in order to help end the fighting in the Gaza Strip between the militant Palestinian group and Israeli fo
UN says 30 dead in artillery strike on Gaza schoolA U.N. official says 30 people died and 55 injured when artillery shells landed at the perimeter of a U.N. school in the 11th day of the Israeli onslaught in Gaza.
Gaza conflict spreads to Europe with Jews attackedSigns are mounting that the conflict in Gaza is starting to spill over into violence in Europe's towns and cities, with assaults against Jews and arson attacks on Jewish congregations in France, Sw
Ukraine gas official: talks to resumeUkraine and Russia will hold new talks to end their bitter natural gas dispute that has cut off Russian gas to six other countries, the head of Ukraine's gas company said Tuesday, as officials in e
Guatemalan mudslide kills 35, injures 15Rescuers dug through tons of mud late Monday in search of more victims of a massive landslide that buried a long stretch of highway in northern Guatemala, killing at least 35 coffee workers and tra
Sri Lanka seizes key rebel defense line in northSri Lankan forces overran the Tamil Tigers' northernmost defense line Tuesday, forcing the beleaguered rebels to retreat from one of their strongest fortifications, the military said.
6 countries lose Russian gasSix countries reported a complete shutoff of Russian gas shipped via Ukraine on Tuesday, in a sharp escalation of a struggle over energy that threatens Europe as winter sets in.
Israeli troops approach Gaza population centersIsraeli shells slammed into Gaza and ground forces edged closer to major population centers Tuesday, taking more civilian lives after Israel ignored mounting international calls for an immediate ce
Man shot by his stepdad ends up in jail with himA man who police said was shot by his stepfather ended up in the same jail with him after officers discovered outstanding arrest warrants against the victim.
Father-son duo accused of gravestone robbingPolice are puzzling over what would motivate a father and son to haul off six tombstones from a monument company in suburban Albany. Town of Colonie Detective Lt.
