Assad: Army Engaged in Fight for Syria's Fate
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his army is engaged in a battle against rebels that will determine the fate of the country.
Al-Qaida Affiliate Claims Iraq Attacks
Al-Qaida's affiliate in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the deadliest day of violence to hit the country in more than two years.
US Approves First Drug to Reduce Risk of HIV Infection
U.S. officials have approved what they say is the first drug on the market that reduces the risk of HIV infection in those who are free of the virus that causes AIDS.
US, Cuba Resume Direct Maritime Shipments
Direct maritime shipments from Miami to Cuba resumed Friday for the first time in half a century.