'You made this possible,' German Chancellor Angela Merkel tells Gorbachev during anniversary event Full story
Brokaw reflects on history
Video: NBC anchor recalls the seismic events of the day the Berlin Wall came down
In China, fights over new wall
World Blog: This time it's virtual.
Vanished Persian army found in desert
50,000 soldiers believed buried by a sandstorm in 525 B.C. Full story
Somali pirates striking farther out to sea
The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates have launched an attack on an oil tanker farther out at sea than any previous assault.
Rescuers dig for survivors in El Salvador
Soldiers and residents dig through rock and debris looking for dozens of people missing when a mudslide covered a town in El Salvador. At least 124 people have been killed.
Woman passes driver's test on 950th try
A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 finally succeeds on her 950th time.
Brokaw: The night the wall came down
NBC News' Tom Brokaw recounts one of the most memorable nights of his career: reporting live from Brandenburg Gate the night the Berlin Wall came down.
White House: No flu shots for Gitmo detainees
The White House says detainees at Guantanamo Bay are not receiving vaccinations against the swine flu vaccine, despite an earlier report that doses were on the way.
Iran prosecutor accuses 3 Americans of spying
Three Americans detained in Iran have been accused with espionage, a senior Iranian prosecutor said Monday.
Suicide bomber kills 3 in Pakistan
A suicide bomber in a rickshaw detonates his explosives near a group of policemen in northwest Pakistan's main city of Peshawar, killing three people, police say.
Iraqi parliament passes key election law
Iraq's parliament has passed a long-delayed electoral law, paving the way for nationwide elections.








