A defiant Iran tells a delegation of world powers it will not end its uranium enrichment program, which could lead to the making of bombs. The hope was talks in Switzerland would lead to a compromise where nuclear development might slow. (July 19)
Chinese citizens greet and cheer the Olympic flame as torch bearers carry it across the country. Saturday a gold medal runner was among those running a leg of the relay in Liaoning province. (July 19)
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown held talks Saturday with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and President Jalal Talabani less than a week after the announcement of expected British troops cuts in southern Iraq. (July 19)
The Nice hospital where Angelina Jolie gave birth to twins says the star has left its premises. The Fondation Lenval says Jolie left early Saturday morning along with the twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt. (July 19)
Israel says it has arrested six people on suspicion of trying to develop a terrorist network with ties to al-Qaida. One of the men asked about shooting down President Bush's helicopter during a visit earlier this year. (July 18)
At least four people are dead and a number of others are missing in a tropical storm that's pounded southern Taiwan with as much as 44 inches of rain in 24 hours. Tropical Storm Kalmaegi is now headed toward China. (July 18)
Nelson Mandela celebrated his 90th birthday Friday by calling on the wealthy to share with the less fortunate and wishing that he had been able to spend more time with his family during the anti-apartheid struggle. (July 18)
Pope Benedict XVI on Friday urged religious leaders of all kinds to unite against those who use faith to divide communities, an apparent reference to terrorism in the name of religion (July 18)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the decision to break with past policy and send a top U.S. diplomat to talks with an Iranian envoy shows that the world is united in trying to eliminate threats from Iran's nuclear program. (July 17)
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