Nuclear energy becomes pivotal in climate debate

WASHINGTON - Once vilified by environmentalists and its future dim, nuclear energy has become a pivotal bargaining chip as Senate Democrats seek Republican votes to pass climate legislation. The nuclear industry's long-standing campaign to rebrand itself as green is gaining acceptance amid the push to curtail greenhouse gases.

Recession or not? US economy likely to be in limbo

The US economy is poised to show growth in the third quarter, rebounding from its worst slump in decades, but whether the recession is over is a more complex question.

Asian leaders give rival visions for economic blocs

Asian leaders heard competing plans from Australia and Japan for a massive EU-style bloc covering half the world's population as they wrapped up their annual summit on Sunday.

Kuwait's Global debtors onboard for restructuring

Kuwait's Global Investment House says most of its creditors have agreed to a restructuring plan, as the country's largest investment bank looks to resolve a $3 billion debt default.

Earnings reports to give picture of job market

NEW YORK – Wall Street may be roaring again and manufacturers see a bright future selling their wares in Asia. But for many Americans, it's still a downturn until the jobs come back.

Pakistan forces bomb Taliban in South Waziristan

Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani aircraft attacked Taliban in the South Waziristan region on Sunday a day after the army said it had captured a strategic town on an approach to main militant base area.

Car bombs targeting Baghdad government kill 74

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Two powerful car bombs exploded in downtown Baghdad Sunday, killing at least 74 people in an apparent attempt to target the fragile city's government offices, Iraqi authorities said.

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site

Israeli forces stormed the most sensitive holy shrine in Jerusalem on Sunday, firing water cannons and stun grenades to disperse a crowd of hundreds of Palestinian protesters that had pelted forces with stones.

US service member killed in Afghanistan bomb

KABUL - A bomb killed an American service member in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Sunday, as Afghan police fired shots in the air to disperse up to 1,000 students protesting a rumor that U.S. troops burned a copy of the Muslim holy book, the Quran.

Can the World Agree on a Stimulus Exit Plan?

Asia is rapidly regaining growth momentum, while economies in the west are still struggling. Will this mean the end of global economic policy coordination?

Major attacks in Iraq since Jan. 1

Major attacks in Iraq since Jan. 1, when a new U.S.-Iraqi security pact took effect

Report: Detectives pursue new Lockerbie probe

A newspaper is reporting that British police are considering new lines of inquiry in the Lockerbie bombing case.

Puerto Rico warns of health risk from fuel fire

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Thousands of people living on the outskirts of a burning fuel-storage site in Puerto Rico were urged to relocate Saturday to avoid toxic smoke still billowing from the fire.

Australia, China talks on detained Rio exec: Rudd

SYDNEY (AFP) - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he had raised the issue of detained mining executive Stern Hu during talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao because the case was a "matter of concern" to Australia.

Costs for U.S. project in Afghanistan balloon, benefit hyped

KABUL, Afghanistan — Flipping a switch on one of Afghanistan's long-awaited electrical power plants in August, U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry urged Afghans to think of U.S. taxpayers' support when they turn their lights on at night.

Israel Supreme Court: Open 'apartheid' road to Palestinians

Jerusalem - Inthe first ruling of its kind, Israel's Supreme Court ordered the Israeli army on Thursday to allow Palestinians to travel on a West Bank road they had been banned from using.

Iran Keeps Obama Waiting on Nuclear Deal

Talks in Vienna have broken up and Tehran has been given until Friday to agree a reactor fuel deal. But even a 'yes' won't bring an end to Iran's uranium enrichment

Leaders of 16 Asian nations meet in Thailand

CHA-AM, Thailand - Leaders of 16 Asian countries gave high priority Sunday to finding a new economic growth model to free half the world's population from merely serving as producers for the West, the Thai prime minister said.