Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States, prompting celebrations across the cou.... .
WASHINGTON — Senator Barack Obama on Sunday captured a forceful endorsement from former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and annou.... .
BEIJING - China's leaders scrambled Saturday to contain public dismay over widespread contamination of milk supplies, castigating loca.... .
UNITED NATIONS - Russia's U.N. ambassador said Tuesday he doesn't think Russia's recognition of two separatist regions in Georgia will.... .
BERLIN (Reuters) - Corruption in poor countries has created a humanitarian disaster which threatens to derail the global fight against.... .
After 17 years, 14 transitional governments and more than $8 billion in foreign aid, the country is as violent and lawless — and man.... .
CRAWFORD, Texas - In an escalating war of words, President Bush on Tuesday urged Russia to reconsider its "irresponsible decision" to .... .
