8.9 magnitude earthquake triggered devastating tsunami; 5th largest seismic event since 1900
"US must expand freedom in Iraq and beyond without losing heart or nerve," said President Bush
US Secretary of State says no viable alternatives to holding Iraqi national elections as scheduled on January 30
Until recent decades, the vast majority of those who chose to make the journey were of European origin
Italy, Ukraine, Netherlands initiating withdrawals while Poland, several other countries scaling back troop commitments
Australia announces largest pledge for tsunami victims in Asia by any nation to date: $764 million
In coming weeks, Americans can expect to be bombarded with advertisements by conservative and liberal groups attempting to shape the no
Oil prices rise above $56 a barrel in New York
At issue is responsibility of authorities in US to inform foreign nationals of their right to meet with consular officials of their hom
Monday, for the second time in a week, price of crude oil spiked above $57 per barrel mark on New York Mercantile Exchange
'It would be very helpful if Sunnis participated in large numbers,' says Senator Lugar
Egyptian security officers conduct raids, detain dozens of potential suspects in Sharm al-Sheikh
US Citizenship and Immigration Service is doubling, and in some cases tripling, its fees
Bush administration denying media reports it is ordering Belarus to close its embassy in Washington as well as consulate in New York, b
Admiral William Fallon encouraged by improved security situation, but favors wait-and-see approach when it comes to making further comm
Latest violence comes as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld confirms American participation in contacts with Iraqis linked to insurgency
US officials disapprove while Europeans expressing satisfaction with deal
About 280,000 registered to vote out of more than one million living abroad who were eligible to cast ballots
