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Baghdad residents were greeted Sunday morning by a series of explosions: car bombs, roadside bombs and mortars. The attacks left at least two dozen people dead as Iraq struggles to finalize the makeup of its new government.

It's unclear if the soldiers have been taken prisoner or are under the protection of the U.N., but a Ukrainian official says they would be able to return home after a prisoner exchange with Russia.

As the 2006 World Cup tournamemt heads into its final stages, billions around the globe keep watching, even when their favored teams have been eliminated. In Uganda, that poses special challenges. The nation is plagued by rolling electricity blackouts, forcing many people to follow the games out on the street.

In Nepal, Maoist rebels have waged a war against the king for a decade. A visit to the heartland of the Maoist rebellion in Nepal reveals more about the roots of this decade-long civil war and its effects on women and children.

Stanley "Tookie" Williams, co-founder of the notorious Crips street gang, has been on San Quentin's death row since 1979. But behind bars, he's written nine children's books and urges young people to avoid the gang life. A profile of Williams' violent past and uncertain future.

From Player Piano to Slaughterhouse Five, Kurt Vonnegut has entranced readers with his incisive and often sardonic view of world events. He talks about A Man Without a Country, a new book of essays and speeches.

At least one child was taken to a hospital after a dozen students were served floor sealant during breakfast on Tuesday instead of milk.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Chicago teachers are going back to school Friday with a new contract and an agreement with the mayor to make up five of the 11 days lost to the walkout.

Thousands of residents in Sydney suburbs were told to evacuate their homes on Sunday after heavy rains caused floodwaters to rise and rivers to overflow.