Pentagon: US to look at own role in Afghan graft

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining...

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...

Brazil appears on target for World Cup title run

LONDON — While soccer’s romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African...

German defense chief: No move now on Afghan troops

WASHINGTON — The visiting German defense chief says Germany will hold off on any decision about adding troops...

Boston company aided Goldman work

A Boston-based consulting firm played a key role in helping Goldman Sachs create its $500 million small-business...

Behind missed Gitmo deadline: No one wants jailees

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — President Barack Obama is now confirming what many have long suspected: He will miss...

Obama salutes U.S. troops in S. Korea before heading home

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — President Barack Obama told about 1,500 U.S. forces Thursday that in providing...

UN says more children in school and fewer dying

UNITED NATIONS — Twenty years after the U.N. adopted a treaty guaranteeing children’s rights, fewer...

Iran rejects UN-proposed nuclear deal

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

Barack Obama says he met with half brother while in China

BEIJING — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he met briefly with a half brother who lives in...

Obama, Hu vow cooperation but produce few deals

BEIJING — President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao promised a determined, joint effort to tackle...

Barack Obama, Hu Jintao vow cooperation but produce few deals

BEIJING — President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao promised a determined, joint effort...

SPIN METER: Did Barack Obama grovel?

WASHINGTON — Some conservative commentators seized on President Barack Obama’s deep bow to...

Big Bang machine near restart after repairs

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

Food summit turns down UN funding appeal

ROME — Pope Benedict XVI decried the worsening plight of the world’s 1 billion hungry on Monday...