A museum in Brussels sports underwear dontated by artists, musicians and politicians.
French President Nicholas Sarkozy meets with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
With his plans to reform the nation's healthcare system in doubt, President Barack Obama urged lawmakers to get a bill out of Congress before their August recess.
National Economic Council director Larry Summers defended the Obama administration's actions to jumpstart the faltering U.S. economy.
The fine print behind the headlines shows continued weakness for some of the major US banks.
Pro-Zelaya protestors seize university buildings and block streets, while interim Honduran president Roberto Micheletti looks to talks with Costa Rica for a solution to the crisis.
The top showbiz news and headlines for the week ending July 17, including "30 Rock" and "Mad Men" lead Emmy nominations, Madonna stage collapse kills one, and Michael Jackson still on top of charts.
A jump in demand for new single-family homes drives gains in housing data. Bank of America warns of more bad loans. GE says outlook still challenging.
With holiday visas for Ukrainians wanting to travel to the European Union more expensive and complicated, many are resorting to 'staycations'.
Thousands of demonstators use Friday prayers to launch their biggest show of dissent for weeks in Tehran.
Business Update: Marriott International shares drop amidst blasts in Indonesia, British Airways aims ro raise millions to stay afloat.
The United States averted a financial catastrophe but sustainable recovery depends on redirecting the economy away from consumption, White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers said on Friday.
Colombia's government calls off the hunt for a hippo on the run from the estate of dead drug lord Pablo Escobar.
A growing number of Chinese are becoming passionate about short-wave radio.
French artist and architect Luc Shuitens, unveils his vision of urban beauty to create a city by 2100 where builidings are entirely covered by plants.
Blisters and sprained ankles were a risk for the participants in a high-heel race on Tel Aviv's beach promenade in Israel.
Some David Beckham fans have shown their loyalty to the English soccer star as he returns to the Los Angeles Galaxy after a five month stay in Italy. Others were not amused.
French artist and architect Luc Shuitens, unveils his vision of urban beauty to create a city by 2100 where builidings are entirely covered by plants.
Local Indonesian television has broadcast closed circuit video footage of the moment a bomb ripped through the Marriott hotel.
"Smile for the camera" takes on a new meaning, as one Japanese railway company is requiring employees to check electronically their smiles ahead of work.
English champions Manchester United pull out of an all-star showdown against Indonesia after the deadly double hotel bombings.
Hundreds of protesters clashed with Thai police late on Thursday after a pro-Thaksin radio DJ was arrested.
Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins seeks double-digit percentage cost-cuts in China this year.
Bomb explosions at two hotels in Jakarta's business district left at least nine dead and some 42 injured, Indonesian police said.
Upbeat U.S. earnings forecast helped Asian markets add to gains, but deadly bomb blasts in Indonesia rattled some investors.
Madonna's July 19th show in the French city of Marseille is cancelled after a deadly stage collapse.
Bomb explosions at two hotels in Jakarta's business district left at least nine dead and some 42 injured, Indonesian police said.
President Barack Obama, addressing the 100th anniversary conference of the NAACP, said he owes his ascent to those who fought in the civil rights movement.
Wall Street rallied for a fourth straight day as investors focused on the strong start to the second-quarter earnings season.
On her fourth and final day before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor received praise from Republican members.
Secretary of State Clinton heads to India where she is expected to work on dispelling any doubts about the US commitment to India.