Clinton says US met with Iran delegate

Iran denies any encounter at Tuesday's Afghanistan Conference in the Hague. The US and Iran have had no diplomatic ties for 30 years.

Protesters crash the G-20 summit

More than 4,000 protesters descended on London and laid seige to the Bank of England headquarters.

Obama and Medvedev: nuclear arms talks on the table

The two leaders met in London Wednesday.

Sarkozy threatens to bolt. Brown, Obama don't buy it

North Korea vows to shoot down US spy planes, upping threats

Pyongyang had previously warned others not to shoot down a rocket it says it will launch between April 4 and April 8.

Behind the G-20: A primer

What to look for as the leaders of the world's largest economies meet in London.

Sarkozy's red lines for a G-20 summit deal

'Mighty Michelle' Obama: Dressed for Queen and country

Unlike the US, Germany unlikely to bail out automaker

Merkel, in visit to headquarters of GM's Opel unit, says that direct aid is unlikely.

Germany's hard line on the stimulus: Why Merkel says 'Nein'

Ahead of G-20, German leader balks at more spending and more debt.

Europe and the US attempt to mend fences, but deep rifts remain

Ahead of the G-20 summit, Spain decides to withdraw troops from Kosovo and investigate Bush officials for torture.

In Iraq, British forces hand over control of Basra to the US

American forces will seek to disprove the perception that they are more heavy-handed than the British.

As Netanyahu takes Israel's helm, Syria skeptical of peace prospects

Syrian diplomats say Damascus is serious about making peace, and hope Washington will lean on Israel's new government.

Netanyahu: Israel is serious about peace

The hawkish prime minister, who presented his new government Tuesday, shows a distinct change in style and tactics – though not substance – since his 1996-99 term.

Former Khmer Rouge leader asks for forgiveness

In the first genocide trial in Cambodia, "Duch" acknowledged he was guilty of crimes against humanity and apologized to victims' families.

G-20 could help US, Russia "reset" ties

Afghanistan and arms control are two areas where the countries could find common ground.

Netanyahu takes reins as Israel's prime minister

He singled out Iran and Arab-Israeli peace as priorities.

Hundreds of African migrants die in shipwreck off Libya's coast

Madonna and another Malawi child?

Do international adoptions offer better lives for orphans? Judge delays ruling on pop singer's adoption application until Friday.

Ahead of G-20, China questions US's financial dominance

China's deep reserves and continued growth put it in a position of strength.