President Bush Pledges Aid for Florida Hurricane Victims

By Jim Teeple President Bush visited hurricane-damaged Florida on Wednesday. His trip came one day after the U.S. Congress approved $2 billion in emergency aid to help Floridians recover from the two

Corruption Main Issue as Cambodia's Donors Meet

By Heda Bayron Cambodia's foreign aid donors gather next week to assess progress in the country's economic reforms. The World Bank warns that Cambodia risks economic stagnation if the government fails

Japanese, South Korean Leaders Hold Talks

By Steve Herman The leaders of Japan and South Korea say they will continue working together to revive stalled talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons programs. Japan and South Korea on Friday called f

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

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

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

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.

President Bush Reacts to US Intelligence Reform Proposal

By Paula Wolfson President Bush says he will consider all kinds of ideas to reform the nation's intelligence community, including the sweeping plan put forward by a key senator. Senate Intelligence Co

Iraqi Sunni Leaders Aim to Build on Shia Peace Gains

By Patricia Nunan It has been a week since a peace deal was struck in the Iraqi city of Najaf, bringing an end to three weeks of fighting and opening the predominantly Shia city up to millions of doll

French Rule Bomb outside Indonesian Embassy

By Lisa Bryant A small bomb exploded in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Paris early Friday, injuring 10 people. Authorities are calling the explosion a criminal action. The bomb exploded at around

EU's Solana Addresses Lingering Balkan Tensions

By Roger Wilkison The European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, was in the Balkans Tuesday, urging Kosovo Serbs to take part in next month's elections and exhorting Slovenia and Croatia to

US Says Taleban Forces Remain a Threat in Afghanistan

By Dan Robinson The number two official in the State Department says Taleban forces remain a serious threat in Afghanistan, but have not been able to disrupt preparations for the upcoming election in

Sudan Peace Talks Resume in Nigeria

By Carrie Giardino The Sudan peace talks being held in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, are resuming Saturday after a one-day hiatus. Members of the rebel factions are expected to present their position o

EU Worried About Rising Euro, Sinking Dollar

By Roger Wilkison European Union finance ministers are calling for the United States to shore up the sagging dollar by bringing its trade and budget deficits under control. The ministers are worried t

US Consumer Confidence Hits 2-Year High

By Kerry Sheridan The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index has hit a two-year high, according to a New York-based business research group. The findings signal an improved outlook for more jobs and an upswin

Rebel Leader Threatens to Blow Up Gas Plant in Nigeria

By Carrie Giardino Talks between a militia leader and the Nigerian president aimed at ending further violence in the oil-rich southern region are in a third day in Abuja. But the rebel leader has accu

Egyptians Criticize Government's Decision to Unify Call to P

By Ursula Lindsey The Egyptian government has announced plans to unify the call to prayer that is broadcast from thousands of different loudspeakers in the country's capital. The idea has been critici

US Welcomes End of Najaf Standoff, Criticizes Syria's Role i

By David Gollust U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is welcoming Friday's end of the three-week occupation of the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf by Shi'ite militiamen as a great victory for Ira

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Powell Heads US Cabinet Delegation for Talks in Mexico

By David Gollust Secretary of State Colin Powell flies to Mexico City later Monday as head of a Bush administration Cabinet delegation for meetings of the U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission. It will be