Pakistan: UN official's kidnapping highlights security threat

Gunmen abducted John Solecki, head of the UN refugee agency in Quetta, on his way to work Monday.

Taliban who? Afghan filmmakers brave off-screen dramas

Some moviemakers risk their lives to bring provocative issues like gender and corruption to the big screen.

Pakistani militants cut off key NATO supply line to Afghanistan

The attack highlights the need for alternative routes.

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My Mosul: Why the Iraqi city has a special place in my heart

Blizzard can't stop Tony Blair from trying to cool Gaza conflict

Go-getter: At a dreary Beijing job fair, Li Dengliang won me over

How team of rivals could still save Zimbabwe

Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai agreed last Friday to form a power-sharing government with longtime President Robert Mugabe.

One Chavista explains how 'Father Chávez' brought dignity to Venezuela's poor

Community worker Nancy Monsalve has lived all her life in the tough Caracas barrio of 23 de Enero. She says life under Hugo Chávez has improved significantly.

Where has Chávez taken Venezuela?

After 10 years as president, Hugo Chávez has polarized Venezuela, but inspired its poor.

Iraqi vote expected to bolster Maliki

Early returns from Saturday's provincial polls suggest that the Shiite prime minister's Dawa Party will be the big winner.

Nigerian militants scrap cease-fire, vow offensive

A conflict could reduce Nigeria's oil output, affecting global oil supply.

Mitchell gets earful from Mideast

The din of Gaza followed Obama's Middle East envoy, George Mitchell, as he conducted a listening tour. Arab leaders wonder why their peace plan remains untouched.

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Butterflying Phelps is just latest celebrity scalp for 'News of the World'

Meeting her: Karate-fighting Afghan actress doubles as real-life police officer