Tropical Storm Gustav was heading toward Jamaica early Thursday while many miles away, residents in the New Orleans area watched it with a nervous eye. (Aug. 28)
The Kosi River in India has spilled its banks, stranding more than one million people. Soldiers and air force helicopters are providing relief to those who are trapped. So far, more than 800 people have died during India's monsoon season. (August 28)
Passengers from the plane hijacked from Sudan's Darfur region said on Wednesday they were told the plane had been seized because of the situation in Darfur. After 22 hours, they were freed and the gunmen surrendered. (August 27)
New tensions over U.S. aid to Georgia, Russia's plan to recognize breakaway regions
Gustav swirled toward Cuba on Wednesday after triggering flooding and landslides that killed at least 11 people in the Caribbean. Its track pointed toward the U.S. Gulf coast. (Aug. 27)
United States delivers humanitarian aid following war with Russia.
A U.S. military ship docked at a southern Georgian port Wednesday, and Russia sent a missile cruiser and two other ships to another Georgian port in a show of force. (Aug. 27)
Thousands of people descended on the Spanish town of Bunol on Wednesday to take part in the Tomatina festival. (Aug. 27)
Passengers on an Air France flight tell what happened when the flight they were on overshot the runway when it landed Tuesday night in Montreal. There were no injuries. (Aug. 27)
At least 16 people are dead after explosions ripped through a chemical plant in southwest China. Another 57 people were injured in the blasts. The explosions also forced the evacuations of thousands of nearby residents. (August 27)
Hurricane Gustav barreled into Haiti on Tuesday, toppling trees, dumping rain and sending global fuel prices soaring on fears the storm could become 'extremely dangerous' when it reaches the Gulf of Mexico. (Aug. 26)
Secretary Rice's visit to Israel coincides with prisoner release
Dog adopts abandoned newborn
Cuban Taekwondo Olympian kicks ref in head
Jonathan Serrie: Army soldier wins gold, breaks two world records at Beijing Games
Report: Kuwait preparing for possible confrontation with Iran
Russians bar column of Georgian police from entering Gori
Two New Jersey girls reunited with father after being trapped in Georgia
Mother of U.S. girls trapped in war-torn Georgia speaks about their impending homecoming
Omar now works in the U.S. as an Arab linguist recruiter for the Army.
Gaffney on Russia and Georgia
Security firm says it has hard evidence gold medal gymnast is underage
Will Moscow keep its word and withdraw or is it planning a long-term presence in Georgia?
Amateur video of Spanair crash site
Emotional mother of trapped Georgian girls gets first look at them reuniting with their father
Russia to keep 500 troops in Georgia security zone