US Condemns Violence in Haiti by Aristide Supporters

By David Gollust The United States Tuesday condemned what it said is a campaign of political violence in Haiti by supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide that is complicating flood-disas

UN: Violence Increasing in Chad Refugee Camps

By Lisa Schlein The United Nations refugee agency is reporting growing violence against Sudanese refugees in and around camps in eastern Chad. The agency says steps are being taken to improve security

Violence, Political Turmoil Rock Gaza

By Ross Dunn Political unrest and violence against the authority of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat continues to sweep through the Gaza Strip on Sunday. A group of armed Palestinians in the southe

Russian Oil Industry Holds Promise,

By Greg Flakus Record-breaking energy prices have heightened concerns about diminishing oil production worldwide at a time when demand from emerging nations like China and India is growing dramaticall

NY Police Say No Protest in Central Park During Republican C

By Barbara Schoetzau New York City has rejected a protest group's request to hold a massive rally in Central Park on the eve of the Republican presidential nominating convention at the end of August.

Rumsfeld Defends Intelligence, War in Iraq

Rumsfeld Defends Intelligence, War in Iraq Alex Belida Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has strongly denied the Bush Administration manipulated intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction prog

Amnesty Report Fair, says Member of Iraqi Governing Council

Alisha Ryu A member of the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Governing Council says he believes Amnesty International's report, in which the human rights group harshly criticizes the conduct of coalition troops in

International Agencies Rally to Help Explosion Victims in N.

Lisa Schlein The United Nations and international aid agencies are stepping up efforts to meet the long-term health needs of hundreds of victims, many of them children, injured by the giant train expl

EBRD Picks Up International Support to Expand Operations

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Amnesty International Criticizes US War on Terror

Tom Rivers In its annual assessment of human rights violations on a global scale, Amnesty International is blaming both armed groups and governments for perpetuating what it calls the most sustained o

US Parties Compete to Attract Immigrant Voters

Mike O'Sullivan After the U.S. presidential primary season winds down, both parties will turn their attention to the general election in November, when a Democratic candidate will face President Bush,

Bush Says He Will Push For Strong Dollar

By Scott Stearns President Bush says he will pursue his

Spirit Getting Ready to Roam the Red Planet

Spirit Getting Ready to Roam the Red Planet David McAlary The U.S. robot rover Spirit is finally standing up on Mars and nearly ready to drive off the lander onto the red planet's surface. Surface exp

Japan Will Not Withdraw Troops from Iraq, Despite Kidnapping

Japan Will Not Withdraw Troops from Iraq, Despite Kidnapping of 3 Civilians Steve Herman Task forces have been set up in Tokyo at the prime minister's office and the Foreign Ministry to deal with what

EU to Discuss Security Measures after Deadly Bombings in Spa

EU to Discuss Security Measures after Deadly Bombings in Spain Douglas Bakshain European Union interior and justice ministers will hold a special meeting Friday to discuss security in the wake of the

Annan Fires UN Security Chief; Reassigns Assistant Secretary

Peter Heinlein U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan has fired his security chief over last August's bombing of the U.N. offices in Baghdad. Mr. Annan took disciplinary action against several other employ

Bush Security Advisor: No Negotiations With Hostage-Takers

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Security Problems Prevent Afghan Refugees from Returning Hom

Michael Kitchen The head of the United Nations' refugee agency says security in Afghanistan is still inadequate and is asking the international community to increase its presence in the country. U.N.

Pentagon Denies Iraq Security Condition Spiraling Out of Con

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution to Prevent WMD Transfe

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