Nuclear power — long considered environmentally hazardous — is emerging as an unlikely weapon against climate change. Full story
CO2 levels rising as climate talks loom
Scientist: “Coin-flip odds for serious outcomes for our planet.” Full story
Manila hunts killers as massacre toll grows
Bodies found in mass grave in Philippines. Full story
Boy becomes lost face of Somalia's war
A boy whose face was torn open by a bullet while walking home from a market has become a symbol of a ruthless war where thousands of children are casualties.
Trucker program attracts drug smugglers
A U.S. program that offers trusted trucking companies speedy passage across U.S. borders has begun attracting customers who place a premium on avoiding inspections: Mexican drug smugglers.
Political massacre death toll hits 46
Two provinces were placed under emergency rule as Filipino security forces unearthed more bodies from one of the worst incidents of election violence in the nation's history.
Prostitute linked to Berlusconi tells her story
The prostitute at the center of Premier Silvio Berlusconi's sex scandal has written a book, saying she feels betrayed by him and has been frightened by threats.
Israel, Hamas near prisoner swap deal
Officials say the two enemies are nearing a deal to exchange hundreds of Palestinian inmates for an Israeli soldier held captive for more than three years in the Gaza Strip.
Obama to reveal Afghan decision ‘within days’
President Obama held a final session with top aides on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan and plans to announce his decision within days, the White House said.







