Fighting in Syria Intensifies as Iran Holds Peace Conference
As Iran hosted international envoys to the Iranian capital of Tehran, to discuss ways to end the conflict in Syria, Syrian forces pummeled the commercial capital of Aleppo today.
Japan: Secretary-General Brings Message of Solidarity To 'Triple Disaster' Areas
TOKYO-Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon brought a message of international solidarity to parts of eastern Japan still reeling from the effects of the 'triple disasters' triggered by the tsunami, earthquake and nuclear accident that struck earlier this year.
Disgraced Chinese Politician's Wife Expected in Court on Murder Charges
Gu Kailai, wife of ousted senior politician Bo Xilai, will face charges of intentional homicide in a court hearing expected to open Thursday in Hefei, the capital of China’s Anhui province.
Taliban Downs U.S. Chopper, 38 Dead
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN-Taliban insurgents shot down a U.S. helicopter in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, killing all aboard. The incident claimed the lives of 30 military personnel, including 22 SEAL members. Also killed was one civilian translator and seven Afghan commandos.