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ATHENS (AP) — Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned tanker that was hijacked in September, a Greek government spokesman said Saturday. The tanker MV Genius was released Friday with its cargo of refined oil intact and the...
BAGHDAD, Nov. 22 -- Iraq's defense minister warned Saturday that the government would declare a state of emergency if there was no agreement to keep U.S. forces in the country past the end of the year.
DHARAMSALA, India (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama reaffirmed on Sunday the support of Tibetan exiles for his "Middle Way" approach to China, but added new policy options could be considered in the future. "Majority of views have...
U.S. President George W. Bush snared fresh international support Saturday on the economy and North Korea, emerging from his final world gathering with modest wins and growing nostalgia about his turbulent tenure.
Geithner, Summers to lead economic team President-elect Barack Obama plans Monday announcement Who will be in Obama's new Cabinet? Nov. 22: Longtime political advisers marveled at the ability of Barack Obama’s campaign to...
Malaysian Islamic body bans yoga for Muslims Edict against practice reflects growing influence of conservative Islam Boy bras, a hot item! Malaysia's top Islamic body, fresh from banning tomboys, issued an edict Saturday that...
Leaders of Pacific Rim nations promised to work together on further "urgent and extraordinary" steps to combat the global economic crisis and pledged to refrain from erecting new barriers to trade and investment.
New Delhi: For the first time, a Pakistani head of state promised a “no-first nuclear-strike” against India, talked of change and reconciliation, of shared bloodlines and the possibility of doing away with passports. “I can...
Two Nigerian singers won top awards Saturday as MTV held its first-ever music award program for Africa, with acts from across the world's poorest continent being nominated for prizes. Nigerian singer D'banj won the artist of...
