U.S. authorities report that the number of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States has reached 286 across 36 states. But the Obama administrati...
Israel's new right-wing government is considering a territorial concession to Lebanon. An elderly Israeli Arab in his home in the village of Ghajar on...
A group of scientists has unveiled what they say is the most comprehensive study ever of African genes which they say gives new insight into the origi...
Australia's bold plans for a carbon emissions trading scheme are under threat after the conservative opposition in Canberra hardened its stance agains...
Iran says the case of American journalist Roxana Saberi, imprisoned in Tehran for spying, will get a fair review on appeal while international calls f...
It may be weeks or even months before U.S. President Barack Obama announces his first appointment to the United States Supreme Court. But, he is alrea...
U.S. health officials are expressing cautious optimism the virus causing swine flu A-H1N1 may not be as virulent as initially feared, but they say agg...
U.S. President Barack Obama has nominated federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the United States Su...