Report: 2000 more NATO troops may be Afghan-bound - The Associated Press

BRUSSELS — NATO may deploy 2000 more soldiers to Afghanistan to join the 140000-strong international force already there, an official said Monday. Top US and NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus asked for the additional troops, nearly half of whom will

Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops - The Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan — The top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday that an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book the Quran could endanger US troops in the country and Americans worldwide.

UN report says Iran is stockpiling enriched uranium - Washington Post

Iran is steadily stockpiling enriched uranium, even in the face of toughened international sanctions, according to a UN inspection report that raises new concerns about the ability to monitor parts of the nation's nuclear program that

Sharp series of aftershocks strike New Zealand - The Associated Press

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A sharp series of about 20 aftershocks rattled New Zealand's earthquake-hit city of Christchurch overnight, and earthquake experts warned Tuesday that another powerful temblor might hammer the region in coming days.

CHISINAU, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Moldova's pro-European leaders agreed on Monday to call new parliamentary elections to break political deadlock after a Sunday referendum they organised flopped due to a poor turnout. "The situation ... means we must now go

Mexican drug kingpin La Barbie arrested

One of Mexico's most wanted men, an alleged ruthless hitman and drug kingpin known as "La Barbie," has been captured.

Iraqi Commanders Say They Are Ready to Handle Security

As US forces formally hand over control to the Iraqi Security Services, there are questions as to whether the Iraqi army is up to the challenge.

Kim Jong Il, Facing Tighter US Sanctions, Extols China's Economic Gains

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il praised the economic advance of the Chinese provinces bordering his country, which faces tighter US sanctions aimed at choking his regime's cash line from the arms trade.

Pair held after screeners find odd items in checked luggage

Dutch police have detained two men who flew from Chicago to Amsterdam on Sunday night after US screeners found suspicious-looking items in their checked luggage before they departed, US law enforcement officials said.

N.Korea leader's train 'may be headed home'

SEOUL - A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il left the northeast Chinese city of Harbin Monday amid speculation he is headed home after a surprise trip to China, a report said.