Iran Begins Large-Scale War Games

Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible attack, state television reported.

Karzai's Cabinet Members Face Corruption Charges

Warrants have been signed for the arrest of two Afghan cabinet ministers on charges of theft and fraud, highlighting the extent of alleged corruption in the government of President Hamid Karzai.

Chavez to Fidel Castro: Venezuela Awaits You

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is inviting his mentor Fidel Castro to visit Venezuela during the coming months.

87 Dead in China Coal Mine Explosion

Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground Sunday as the death toll from a huge gas explosion in a northern Chinese mine jumped to 87 — the deadliest blast to hit the beleaguered industry in nearly two years.

Hasan Placed in Pretrial Confinement, Will Remain in Military Hospital

Iran to Hold War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites

Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said.

Spanish Crew Return Home After Pirates Hijacked Ship

The Spanish crew members of a tuna trawler who spent 47 days as hostages of Somali pirates before they were freed for a reported $3.3 million ransom returned home to emotional reunions at their home port Saturday.

Astronaut on Spacewalk Awaits News on Birth of Daughter

Atlantis' astronauts are taking another spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

Woman's Body Found in Lake 12 Years After Disappearance

The body of a Broward County woman missing for 12 years has been found — at the bottom of a lake near her home.

Russian President Criticizes Ruling Party Over Vote

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly.