Mexican drug kingpin La Barbie arrested

One of Mexico's most wanted men, an alleged ruthless hitman and drug kingpin known as "La Barbie," has been captured.

Iraqi Commanders Say They Are Ready to Handle Security

As US forces formally hand over control to the Iraqi Security Services, there are questions as to whether the Iraqi army is up to the challenge.

Kim Jong Il, Facing Tighter US Sanctions, Extols China's Economic Gains

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il praised the economic advance of the Chinese provinces bordering his country, which faces tighter US sanctions aimed at choking his regime's cash line from the arms trade.

Pair held after screeners find odd items in checked luggage

Dutch police have detained two men who flew from Chicago to Amsterdam on Sunday night after US screeners found suspicious-looking items in their checked luggage before they departed, US law enforcement officials said.

N.Korea leader's train 'may be headed home'

SEOUL - A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il left the northeast Chinese city of Harbin Monday amid speculation he is headed home after a surprise trip to China, a report said.

6 US troops killed in latest Afghanistan fighting

AP KABUL, Afghanistan -- A total of six US troops have died in the latest attacks in Afghanistan's embattled southern and eastern regions, NATO said Sunday.

Japan calls for transparent labor rules in China

BEIJING - Japan called for "transparent policies" governing workers in China, saying labor disputes that halted operations at dozens of factories this year were troubling to Japanese companies.

Iraq Drawdown, New Israel-Palestinian Talks Mark Obama's Big Mideast Week

President Barack Obama returns from vacation Monday to undertake an eventful week for US policy in the Middle East. The president will mark the end of the formal US combat role in Iraq, and the start of a new round of Middle East peace talks.

Kim Travels to China to Visit School

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il traveled to northeastern China—his second trip in four months to Pyongyang's chief ally--to visit a school attended by his father, in a symbolic move that appeared aimed at solidifying plans for his own ...

Australia opposition says doesn't want new election

SYDNEY Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australia's opposition leader, Tony Abbott, denied accusations on Friday that he was manoeuvring to force the country back to the ballot box after general elections at the weekend delivered a hung parliament.