ABC News: International

Shiite Leader Vows to Stop Insurgency

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:36:37 -0400

Group to focus on science and education rather than killing Iraq, U.S. soldiers.

Heavy Gunfire in Georgia's South Ossetia

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:54:55 -0400

Violence reported even after Georgia's leader calls for cease-fire.

New Video Released from Separatist Group

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:25:25 -0400

Chinese authorities dismiss groups' claims.

China to President Bush: Butt Out

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:31:31 -0400

Bush arrives in Beijing for Olympics after slamming China over human rights.

Pakistan's Musharraf May Be Impeached

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:04:24 -0400

The man who once dominated Pakistan must seek a confidence vote from parliament.

PETA Ad: Bus Beheading Like Animal Abuse

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:35:16 -0400

PETA tries to run ad comparing beheading on bus to animal rights abuses.

Bin Laden's Driver Pleads for Leniency

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:40:40 -0400

Salim Hamdan, convicted yesterday, asks to be spared life in prison.

Israel Confident in Iran Nuke Strike

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:56:16 -0400

Israel builds up strike capabilities amid anxiety over Iran's nuclear program.

10 Years Since Kenya US Embassy Attack

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:16:21 -0400

Kenya, Tanzania mark 10 years since deadly U.S. embassy bombings.

Laura Bush Visits Burmese Refugees

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:31:46 -0400

Laura Bush talks with Burmese refugees at Thai border.

Glitz & the Gulf: Blinging It Up Saudi Style

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:49:21 -0400

World's priciest abaya, a James Bond spy phone -- Gulf glitz in London.

Rich Begin Feeling the Pain in Down Economy

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:43:58 -0400

Hard times creep up the socio-economic ladder, but the effects trickle down

Starbucks: A Cup Half Empty?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:46:31 -0400

Starbucks is struggling at home but hopes growth abroad will caffeinate profit.

Trade Talks Failure Deals Blow to Global Economy

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:54:20 -0400

Trade talks collapse in major setback for seven-year effort to open up global economy

More French Troops In Afghanistan

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:48:18 -0400

Hundreds of French NATO troops are deployed to troubled province in Afghanistan.

AP IMPACT: Harsh Justice Under Resurgent Taliban

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:23:04 -0400

AP IMPACT: Resurgent Taliban set up a shadow justice system with the harshest of punishments

Some Afghan MPs Back Taliban, Drugs Trade: Official

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:21:16 -0400

KABUL (Reuters) - A senior Afghan intelligence official has accused a number of parliamentarians of supporting Taliban insurgents, Afghan newspapers said on Wednesday. Afghan and foreign troops are struggling to contain the growing Taliban insurgency while President Hamid Karzai's government is also coming under increasing international pressure to rein in rampant corruption fed by the booming drugs trade. The deputy head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Dr. Abdullah, told parliament on Tuesday that a "number of delegates" in the parliament "supported drug traffickers and terrorists," several newspapers reported on Wednesday. Abdullah, who uses only one name, did not elaborate and did not name any politicians. Such allegations have been made in the past by ordinary Afghans and Western officials, but it is the first time a senior official has accused lawmakers of helping the Taliban. A spokesman for the NDS confirmed Abdullah's remarks, but...

Marines Ordered to Stay Longer in Afghanistan

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:24:44 -0400

Pentagon orders about 1,250 Marine trainers to stay in Afghanistan for an extra 30 days

Possible Shakespearean Theater Found

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:26:56 -0400

Archaeologists may have found the theater where "Romeo and Juliet" debuted.

Olympic Flame Begins Final Relay

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:19:11 -0400

The Olympic torch passes over China's ancient Great Wall on eve of Beijing games

Iraqi Election Bill Falls to Ethnic Rivalry

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:48:29 -0400

Iraqi parliament fails to agree on crucial election law before summer break

Iraq: Attacks By Women On the Rise

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:47:33 -0400

Attacks by female suicide bombers increase.

Book: W.H. Knew Iraq Had No WMDs

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:09:37 -0400

W.H. denies charges made against the administration in Ron Suskind's new book.

Report: UK Troops Cut Deal and Avoided Iraq Battle

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:28:56 -0400

'Secret deal' kept British troops out of Basra battle, report says

Secrets of the Sistine Chapel

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:45:42 -0400

Did Michelangelo embed forbidden messages in the frescoes of the famous ceiling?

In China, New Outlook Emerges Amid Traditions

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:22:58 -0400

Despite government controls, Wang Qian, 21, embraces new ideas, like his peers.

Teens Toil in 'the Mountain That Eats Men'

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:46:29 -0400

Each day boys as young as 15-years-old struggle to support Bolivian families.

India's Future: Balancing Old and New Worlds

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:21:32 -0400

Young adults break down barriers while juggling traditions.

Foreign Politicians: Good to Be Bad?

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:40:31 -0400

Finnish foreign minister's approval ratings rise after steamy texts released.

Ready, Set, Jump! Daredevils Visit Chile

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:37:53 -0400

Canyoning is part of the latest trend for sporty thrill seekers.