Pop's new 'it' girl Katy Perry tops Billboard's Hot 100 chart fro the
second straight week; the Jonas Brothers show that they're more than just
pretty boys and Cold Play dominate album sales in the ...   more »

"Buns and Guns", a new fast food restaurant in Beirut's infamous
southern suburb, operates with the moto "a sandwich can kill you"
and serves customers a variety of sandwiches named after weapons and explosive
materials. ...   more »

Combining both African and native medicinal traditions, one Curacao woman
fights to keep local healing tradition alive - and so far is winning.

CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES (FILE - JUNE 19, 2008) REUTERS -
 For years ...   more »

Japanese police and military join forces in an effort to protect the G8
summit venue and the nation's capital from terrorists and protesters. 
 
(ASIA) TOKYO, JAPAN (JULY 3, 2008) REUTERS -
 Japan is beefing up ...   more »

Bush says diplomacy is first option in dealing with Iran's nuclear program,
but says "all options are on the table."

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (JULY 2, 2008) POOL -
 U.S. President George W. Bush said ...   more »

After flirting with bear market status for several sessions, the Dow
officially sinks into a bear market as U.S. stocks fall on growing concerns
about record oil prices.  

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES ...   more »

Indian foreign minister, Pranab Mukherjee says that New Delhi is in
concurrence with Egypt over the opposition of any armed engagement with Iran.
He also added that given the current scenario, India could not consider ...   more »

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have straight sets wins to go through to the
semi-finals of Wimbledon.

LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (JULY 2, 2008) (AELTC)
Champion Roger Federer banished menacing storm clouds on Wednesday
(July 2) ...   more »

Double amputee runner Oscar Pistorius fails his first attempt to qualify
for the Beijing Olympic Games at an able-bodied competition in Milan.  

 MILAN, ITALY (JULY 2, 2008) REUTERS -
Double amputee runner Oscar Pistorius of ...   more »

Emotional relatives of French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt gather at
the Elysee Palace.

PARIS, FRANCE  (JULY 2, 2008)  REUTERS - 
Ingrid Betancourt's family hugged and cried as they arrived at the
French presidential palace on Wednesday ...   more »

Japanese police and military join forces in an effort to protect the G8
summit venue and the nation's capital from terrorists and protesters. 
 

(ASIA) TOKYO, JAPAN (JULY 3, 2008)REUTERS -
Japan is beefing up security ...   more »