FARC leader's death: another blow to Colombian rebels

Will the new guerilla leader, Alfonso Cano, free US and other hostages?

China enjoys rare moment of global support

The country won long-sought international sympathy for its tragic earthquake and rapid government response.

China enjoys rare moment of global support

The country won long-sought international sympathy for its tragic earthquake and rapid government response.

Burma (Myanmar) opens door for aid, but remains wary

A donor conference Sunday pledged some $100 million, but participating nations said aid was conditional on greater access.

Thousands evacuated below China's quake lake

Soldiers work through the night to drain swelling lake formed by landslides.

Turkey revives stalled $32 billion GAP dam and irrigation project

The initiative is designed to boost the restive southeast, where rebels have capitalized on residents' economic grievances to build support.

U.N. nuclear watchdog faults Iran's lack of cooperation

A critical IAEA report could spur a new round of sanctions. Iran maintains its enrichment program is peaceful.

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Indian forces clash with low-caste protesters

Paramilitary forces have deployed in Rajasthan, India, where ethnic Gujjars are demanding job quotas.

'New Europe' flexes its muscle at Eurovision song contest

Serbia, 2007 winner thanks to Balkan bloc, hosts Saturday's final.

World's top envoy entreats Burma (Myanmar)

United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon arrived Thursday and hopes to meet Burma's leader Gen. Than Shwe today.

Six months out, Bangladesh's cyclone woes unresolved

1.3 million people still live in makeshift homes, often built from cyclone debris.

Why Qatar is emerging as Middle East peacemaker

It was uniquely positioned to broker a deal this week between warring factions in Lebanon.

South Africa's anti-immigrant violence spreads to Cape Town

Police, Army begin joint operations in Johannesburg in try to quell the attacks, which have left 42 dead.

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