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U.S.: Al Qaeda in Iraq's Second in Command Killed
The U.S. military says the No. 2 leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq has been killed by Coalition forces during an Oct. 5 operation in the northern city of Mosul.
John Paul Aide Reveals 1982 Pope Stabbing Cover-Up
The late Pope John Paul was injured by a crazed, knife-wielding priest in a 1982 stabbing that was kept secret until now, Reuters reported.
'Sex for Secrets' Poison Needle Plotter Gets 5 Years
A North Korean woman accused of using sex to elicit sensitive information from a South Korean military officer was sentenced Wednesday by a court in the South to five years in prison for spying.
Slain Reporter Lawyer: My Family Was Poisoned
A Russian human rights lawyer said she and her family have been poisoned by a suspicious substance found in her car, making her too ill to attend Wednesday's opening day in the trial of three men accused of slaying journalist Anna Politkovskaya.
Drunk Passenger Tries to Hijack Turkish Plane
A drunk passenger claiming to have a bomb tried to hijack a Russian-bound Turkish Airlines plane on Wednesday but he was quickly overpowered, the airline said.
Mafia Author to Flee Italy After Death Threats
Journalist Roberto Saviano, author of the crime expose 'Gomorra,' will go abroad to escape threats of the Naples-based Camorra crime syndicate
U.K Forces Investigating 'Great' Terror Plot
British security forces are monitoring 'another great plot,' the country's counter-terrorism minister has warned.
Pact Reached Allowing U.S. Troops in Iraq Until 2011
A draft U.S.-Iraq agreement calls for U.S. troops to leave the country by the end of 2011 unless otherwise asked to stay, and gives Iraq the right to try U.S. soldiers for felonies committed while off duty.
Russia-Georgia Talks to Build on Cease-Fire Break Down
Talks between Russia and Georgia to build on the cease-fire that ended their summer war appear to have broken down.
Pony Falls Into Pool After Getting Drunk on Rotten Apples
A horse in England wandered into a swimming pool after getting drunk on fermented apples Tuesday, the Daily Mail reports.
Remains in Croc's Stomach Tested for Camper's DNA
Human remains found in the stomach of a giant crocodile thought to have eaten a Scottish-born camper in north-eastern Australia two weeks ago are being tested for the Vietnam War veterans DNA.
Would-Be Bomber Pleads Guilty to Attempted London Blast
A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to attempting a homicide bomb attack on a family restaurant.
Children Discover Human Skull While Playing in Woods
Schoolchildren playing in woods near their home in the U.K. sparked a major police investigation after they found a human skull.
Somali Pirates Withdraw Threat to Destroy Ship
Somali pirates holding an arms-laden Ukrainian ship have withdrawn their threat to blow up the vessel if a ransom is not paid, and said Wednesday they are negotiating for its release.
PM Stephen Harper Projected to Win Canada Election
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the first major world leader to face voters since the global financial meltdown, led his Conservative Party to victory in Tuesday's election but was forecast to fall short of a majority in Parliament.
Hurricane Omar Batters Aruba, Heads for U.S. Islands
Omar strengthened into a hurricane late Tuesday and drenched islands in the southeastern Caribbean, downing trees and blowing off a school's roof as it menaced U.S. islands.
Police Investigate Mafia Death Threat on Author
Prosecutors check the possibility of a potential hit against the Italian author of 'Gomorra.'
Syria Establishes Diplomatic Ties With Lebanon
Syria recognized Lebanon's sovereignty for the first time on Tuesday, with President Bashar Assad issuing a decree establishing diplomatic relations and plans for an embassy in Beirut.
British Chef Caught Cooking Kebabs Next to Dead Body
A British caterer has been banned from the food industry after he was caught cooking kebabs while a dead body lay on a sofa a few yards away, the U.K.s Daily Mail is reporting.