Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United...

China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion

BEIJING — A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people...

Quick restart of Big Bang machine stuns scientists

GENEVA — Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world’s largest atom smasher for exploring the...

Russia’s Gorbachev considers political comeback

MOSCOW — Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday and toyed with the ambitious...

Cosmonaut says Russia falls behind in space race

MOSCOW — A veteran Russian cosmonaut says his nation lacks a viable program for developing a new spaceship...

6 world powers press Iran on nuclear issue

BRUSSELS — Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a U.N. plan aimed at delaying...

Russian court extends moratorium on death penalty

ST.PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia’s Constitutional Court effectively outlawed the death penalty...

Slovenia beats Russia to reach World Cup

MARIBOR, Slovenia — A first-half goal from Zlatko Dedic earned Slovenia a place at next year’s World...

Iran rejects UN-proposed nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s foreign minister ruled out on Wednesday sending enriched uranium out of the country...

Slovenia, Russia play key game for World Cup spot

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Slovenia is back on familiar ground, playing at home and on grass, and looking...

Russian rappers groove with Putin

MOSCOW — Putin in da house? Da! He’s tracked Siberian tigers wearing military camouflage, sat in the...

Ship with 100 tourists stuck in Antarctic ice

MOSCOW — A Russian icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists, scientists and journalists on a cruise around...

Big Bang machine near restart after repairs

GENEVA — Scientists have repaired the world’s largest atom smasher and plan by this weekend to...

France closes in on World Cup, other playoffs tight

LONDON — France has a one-goal lead and home advantage as it faces Ireland for a spot at next year’s...

France, Portugal, Russia edge ahead in playoffs

LONDON — Nicolas Anelka’s deflected winner over Ireland put France in sight of the 2010 World Cup on...