Top Stories from Around the World Today
What's grabbing the headlines across the seven continents, with links to key background information on the countries and players involved.
Top 10 News Stories of the Decade
The news stories that shaped the first decade of the new millennium, from terrorism to natural and humanitarian disasters.
The news stories that shaped the first decade of the new millennium, from terrorism to natural and humanitarian disasters.
Pirates
Cargo ships, tankers and even cruise ships passing through the Gulf of Aden are being accosted by what was once the stuff of high-seas legend -- pirates -- to the tune of millions of dollars. Unlike a film glamorizing the pirate profession, today's pirates grab high-powered weapons and jump in rickety speedboats to seize hostages and demand ransom for valuable cargo. Take a trip through the world…
Cargo ships, tankers and even cruise ships passing through the Gulf of Aden are being accosted by what was once the stuff of high-seas legend -- pirates -- to the tune of millions of dollars. Unlike a film glamorizing the pirate profession, today's pirates grab high-powered weapons and jump in rickety speedboats to seize hostages and demand ransom for valuable cargo. Take a trip through the world…
The World Reacts to Obama's Victory
On Nov. 4, 2008, Sen. Barack Obama made American history by becoming the first African-American president of the United States. But it wasn't just Americans who were glued to the television screen that night: People around the world were curious if American voters would elect a black man, would elect to change course on foreign policy, or would even just opt for charismatic youth over experience.…
On Nov. 4, 2008, Sen. Barack Obama made American history by becoming the first African-American president of the United States. But it wasn't just Americans who were glued to the television screen that night: People around the world were curious if American voters would elect a black man, would elect to change course on foreign policy, or would even just opt for charismatic youth over experience.…
World News Guide for Voters
What are the issues around the globe that voters should be aware of when walking into the voting booth this November?
What are the issues around the globe that voters should be aware of when walking into the voting booth this November?
World Bank Vows to Shield Poor During Turmoil
World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick made the vow at the Development Committee Press Conference, speaking on the global financial crisis.
World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick made the vow at the Development Committee Press Conference, speaking on the global financial crisis.
Top 10 News Stories to Watch
These are the stories that will be making headlines for many months -- or many years -- to come.
These are the stories that will be making headlines for many months -- or many years -- to come.