Sri Lanka issued a stark warning to civilians trapped in fighting with Tamil Tiger rebels Monday, a day after shells hit a crowded hospital in the northeast combat zone, killing at least nine people.
The death toll from a Kenyan fuel tanker explosion has risen to 122 after another 11 people died of their injuries, officials said on Monday.
Sri Lanka issued a stark warning to civilians trapped in fighting with Tamil Tiger rebels Monday, a day after shells hit a crowded hospital in the northeast combat zone, killing at least nine people.
Shells hit a crowded hospital in northeast Sri Lanka, killing at least nine people and raising fears Monday for thousands of civilians caught in a final military push against Tamil Tiger rebels.
Shells hit a crowded hospital in northeast Sri Lanka, killing at least nine people and raising fears Monday for thousands of civilians caught in a final military push against cornered Tamil Tiger rebels.
Shells hit a crowded hospital in northeast Sri Lanka, killing at least nine people and raising fears Monday for thousands of civilians caught in a final military push against cornered Tamil Tiger rebels.
President Barack Obama's huge stimulus package faced a Republican blockade in Congress Monday as opposition senators clamor for a fundamental rethink to his plans for economic revival.
US Ryder Cup player Kenny Perry survived a scare, winning at the third playoff hole to top Charley Hoffman for the title at the six million-dollar FBR Open.
Police in southeast China have detained seven "troublemakers" for setting off fireworks in a bar, causing a blaze that killed as many as 17 people, state media reported Monday.
President Barack Obama's huge stimulus package faced a Republican blockade in Congress Monday as opposition senators clamored for a fundamental rethink to his plans for economic revival.
President Barack Obama's gargantuan attempt to revive the recession-hit US economy risks running into a wall of opposition in the Senate this week, top Republicans warned Sunday.
US Ryder Cup player Kenny Perry survived a scare, winning at the third playoff hole to top Charley Hoffman for the title at the six million-dollar FBR Open.
US Ryder Cup player Kenny Perry survived a scare, winning the third playoff hole to top Charley Hoffman at the six million-dollar FBR Open.
Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin will meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday during a trip to the Middle East that will also take in Lebanon and Abu Dhabi, his office said.
Colombia's embattled FARC guerrillas on Sunday handed over four political hostages, with two more captives set to be released later this week.
Colombia's embattled FARC rebels on Sunday handed over four of its political hostages several hours behind schedule, after complications over alleged military operations in the country's southern jungles.
Global miner Rio Tinto confirmed Monday that it has held talks with Chinese aluminium giant Chinalco over the sale of stakes in some of its operations.
The White House on Sunday sought to distance itself from advisers to Barack Obama who reportedly met with Syrian and Iranian officials during Obama's transition to power.
US President Barack Obama has already used experts within the last few months to hold high-level but discreet talks with both Iran and Syria, organizers of the meetings told AFP.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, seeking an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl title, led Arizona 3-0 after the first quarter of Super Bowl 43 on Sunday after having a touchdown wiped out on video review.
Colombia's embattled FARC rebels on Sunday handed over four hostages to a humanitarian delegation in the country's southern jungles, a mediator's spokesman told AFP.
A shake-up at the top of the French league this weekend saw reigning champions Lyon retain top spot, but five points separate the top six spelling a European qualification dogfight if the situation lasts.
China may take further action to boost its economy beyond the multi-trillion-yuan economic stimulus plan announced late last year, Premier Wen Jiabao told the Financial Times.
A volcano near Tokyo erupted early Monday, with white smoke billowing and ash falling on the capital, the Meteorological Agency said.
President Barack Obama said Sunday that the United States is in a position to place more responsibility in the hands of the Iraqis following provincial elections and a reduction in violence there.
Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, making her first major public appearance since three members of her family were slain last October, received a stirring ovation on Sunday at Super Bowl 43.
President Barack Obama on Sunday said he foresees several "tough" months ahead for the struggling US economy and urged bipartisan support for a massive stimulus plan that comes before the Senate this week.
The Los Angeles Lakers won't know the severity of center Andrew Bynum's right knee sprain until Monday, when a doctor reviews his MRI test, the National Basketball Association team said Sunday.
Supersub Lionel Messi scored twice as nine-man Barcelona, with their 5,000th Spanish league goal, came from behind to beat Racing Santander 2-1 and move 12 points clear of Real Madrid on Sunday.
Supersub Lionel Messi scored twice as nine-man Barcelona, with their 5,000th Spanish league goal, came from behind to beat Racing Santander 2-1 and move 12 points clear of Real Madrid on Sunday.
David Beckham created two goals as AC Milan thrashed Lazio 3-0 at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to move into second place in Serie A.
David Beckham created two goals as AC Milan thrashed Lazio 3-0 at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to move into second place in Serie A.
All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter was on Sunday ruled out for the rest of the French season because of an Achilles tendon injury, having played just five matches for Perpignan.
All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter was on Sunday ruled out for the rest of the French season because of an Achilles tendon injury having played just five matches for Perpignan.
Israeli aircraft bombed Gaza on Sunday hours after its leaders vowed to deal a blow to Hamas in response to new rocket fire two weeks following the end of a bloody war in the Palestinian enclave.
Israel vowed to strike back at Hamas on Sunday after renewed rocket fire from the Islamists' Gaza stronghold two weeks after the end of a bloody war in the battered Palestinian territory.
Crisis-hit Iceland's first woman and first openly gay premier took power Sunday as her new left-wing coalition government started attempts at digging the country out of economic meltdown.
Iceland's first woman prime minister and first openly gay head of government announced a new cabinet Sunday that will immediately begin trying to dig the country out of its deep economic crisis.
A Colombian government official on Sunday denied that Colombian army operations have delayed the return of four hostages freed by leftist guerrillas earlier in the day.
Swiss doctors said on Sunday they had devised a smart microscopic technique that can fast-track diagnosis of people with osteoarthritis.
Scientists reported on Sunday they had found a key gene in a bacterium which lives in a tiny glowing squid that opens up an intriguing conceptual path in the quest for next-generation antibiotics.
Manganese, a metal that is naturally present in the human body, may contribute to Parkinson's disease when defective genes interact to enhance its toxicity, according to a study published Sunday.
Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia confirmed on Sunday that he had signed Manchester City defender Tal Ben Haim on loan until the end of the season.
As the recession bites 78 percent of Germany's small and medium-sized companies said they are in favour of protectionist measures, according to a new study released Sunday.
The world economic crisis spells the death of globalization and action is needed to protect the poor, said organizers of the World Social Forum as it wrapped up in Brazil on Sunday.
Divers from an American company believe they have found the remains of one of the greatest British sailing ships ever lost at sea, a British newspaper reported on Sunday.
Manchester City signed Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee on Sunday.
Manchester City signed Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee on Sunday.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown branded wildcat strikes indefensible as he sought to defuse a row over foreign workers and stop industrial action spreading across Britain this week.
A blizzard of bankruptcies and job cuts has brought Prime Minister Gordon Brown crashing back down in the opinion polls, after an initial ratings boost from his handling of the credit crunch.
