China's Hu ends 'satisfactory and successful' Japan visit

Chinese President Hu Jintao toured two ancient Buddhist temples and a leading electronics company Saturday on the last day of what he termed... (10:31 PM HKT)

Gas prices knock bicycle sales, repairs into higher gear

"Everyone that comes in the shop is talking about the gas prices," said Barry Dahl, who opened Barry's Bikes in Bismarck in April. He s... (10:31 PM HKT)

Over 20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms

Stunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, kill... (11:03 PM HKT)

South Korea to double Tamiflu stockpile

South Korea says it will double its stockpile of the antiviral drug Tamiflu as bird flu spreads among poultry across the country. (10:31 PM HKT)

Henry Tang starts European visit

Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang has started his visit to... (May 10, 2008 4:25AM)

• Malaria, diarrhea reported after storm hits Myanmar
• South Korea bans US pedophiles from entering country

Death toll in Amazon rises to 21 in ferryboat sinking

Deputy Fire Commander, Col. Carlos Bacelar said at least 60 passengers survived ... (May 08, 2008 2:44AM)

• Guatemala suspends adoptions for a month
• Amazon ferryboat death toll rises to 17

Zimbabwe opposition to take part in presidential runoff

Zimbabwe's top opposition leader said Saturday he will take part in a presi... (May 11, 2008 9:29AM)

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,072
• Diaries show Saddam feared getting AIDS in prison

Olympic torch relay goes uninterrupted in Australia

Organizers claimed victory Thursday after torchbearers skirted pockets of protes... (Apr 25, 2008 5:44AM)

• Olympic torch arrives in Australia, quickly whisked away
• Up to 8 teens swept away in NZ river
• Airline slammed on deaf policy

Housing aid bill faces veto by President Bush

Democrats' plans to help hundreds of thousands of homeowners struggling wit... (May 10, 2008 5:52AM)

• Tornado blows vehicles off highway in N. Carolina, kills 1
• Overlooked in the global food crisis: A problem with dirt

Putin signals he intends to stay in charge of Russia

Putin, who became prime minister Thursday, has signaled that he intends to remai... (May 10, 2008 3:45AM)

• UK says louts should be punished
• Spain claims $500 million in sunken treasure

• world's most expensive private property in India (May 08, 2008 2:44AM)
• Putin signals he intends to stay in charge of Russia (May 10, 2008 3:45AM)
• India tests ballistic missile capable of reaching China (May 08, 2008 2:44AM)
• Hong Kong Finance chief to visit US (May 11, 2008 8:29AM)
• Olympic torch lit on top of Everest (May 08, 2008 10:55PM)