Somali President Sworn In

By Cathy Majtenyi Six heads of state, dozens of dignitaries from almost all continents, and Somalis from every walk of life were on hand to witness the swearing-in of Somalia's new president. On a rai

UN Faces Multiple Challenges in Iraq

By Patricia Nunan This week, the U.N. Security Council is continuing its discussions on its mission in Iraq, where the world body has been mandated to help coordinate nationwide elections in a securit

Kenyan Peace Prize Winner Campaigns for Forest Protection

By Cathy Majtenyi Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathai, Monday spoke against widespread practices, such as forest farming, that, she says, are responsible for deforestation in her country.

Rise of Sarkozy Marks Change in

By Roger Wilkison Popular former French finance and Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy has taken over the leadership of his country's conservative ruling party in a move that could change the face of F

Profile: Choice to Head CIA Has Long Experience in Intellige

By Deborah Tate President Bush's nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, U.S. Congressman Porter Goss, has long experience with the intelligence community and in politics. Mr. Goss, a Republi

British Publication Warns of North Korean Missiles

By Michael Drudge A leading British defense publication says North Korea is developing new ballistic missile systems that could threaten the continental United States. The findings are published in th

Young Ukrainian Masters Music and Computers,

By Oksana Dragan Meet a young Ukrainian living in the Washington, D.C. area, who faced some special challenges in his life before becoming an accomplished musician and computer specialist. These days

US Intelligence Estimate Warns About Iraq's Future

By Nick Simeone A report prepared by the U.S. intelligence community offers a pessimistic outlook for Iraq, including the possibility that the country could drift toward civil war. A U.S. official, wh

Week's Events Leave Iraqis Feeling Upbeat About Future

By Greg LaMotte The week's events, including the handover of sovereignty to the Iraqi interim government and the event of former dictator Saddam Hussein and his top lieutenants, has left many Iraqis f

Iraqi Elections to Be Held January 30

By Greg LaMotte Iraqis are scheduled to vote January 30 to elect national assemblies. The official announcement was made following the successful military effort to oust insurgents from the Sunni Musl

Elections Postponed in Burundi

By Cathy Majtenyi At a regional summit meeting in Kenya Friday, African leaders postponed upcoming elections in Burundi and extended the life of the transitional government there. Elections in Burundi

Southern African Summit to Focus on Zimbabwe Elections

By Peta Thornycroft The Southern African Development Community holds a summit in Mauritius next week that is expected to focus on the situation in Zimbabwe, and proposed electoral reforms that would a

Bush to Get Back to Work after Enjoying Election Win

By Paula Wolfson President Bush has won a second four-year term in office.The Republican incumbent delivered his victory speech shortly after his Democratic Party opponent, John Kerry, conceded defeat

Bush Says Iraqi Elections Will Make World Safer

By Scott Stearns President Bush says elections in Iraq scheduled for January 30 will help reduce the threat of future terrorist attacks. President Bush and Chilean President Ricardo Lagos reviewed an

US Deficit Lower Than Expected but Still Largest in History

By Barry Wood Budget director Joshua Bolton says the deficit will be some $70 billion less than projected because a strong economy is bringing in more tax revenue. Instead of the $521 billion shortfal

Weather Forecasters Say El Nino May Soon Return

By Andrea Niem Some meteorologists warn that a weather pattern known as El Nino may reemerge in the next few months, raising concerns of drought in Southeast Asia and Australia, and flooding in parts

Syria Blames Israel for US War With Iraq

By Peter Heinlein Syria's foreign minister has delivered a blistering attack on Israel at the U.N. General Assembly debate. Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara accused Israel of inciting the United State

US, Canada Still Disagree on Iraq War

By Andre DeNesnera President Bush traveled to Canada recently on his first trip abroad since his re-election. The war in Iraq still divides the two neighboring nations that have traditionally enjoyed

Britain Extends Sympathy to Russian Terror Victims

By Tom Rivers Prime Minister Tony Blair has publicly expressed his sympathy for those who have lost loved ones in the Beslan school siege, in Russia. In his monthly news conference, Mr. Blair also und

Bush Outlines Foreign and Domestic Policies for Second Term

By Paula Wolfson President Bush says he will push hard for his domestic and foreign priorities in his second term in office. Mr. Bush is offering to work with his political opponents but at the same t