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The United Nations has appointed a new envoy to continue the investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri last February. The initial report last fall implicated top Lebanese and Syrian security officials in Hariri's killing.

A routine financial inquiry led to the discovery of New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's involvement in a high-priced prostitution ring. How do banks scrutinize the transactions of their customers, particularly "PEPs" — politically exposed people?

Kenya says it extended the deadline after a request from the U.N. The country says it is closing the camp because of security concerns, but rights groups worry about what it might mean for refugees.

President Biden received a standing ovation at the DNC's first night. Outside, protestors tried to get into the secure perimeter.

The United Nations' highest court opens historic hearings Monday into the legality of Israel's 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state.

A civil war that began last year in the Tigray region of Ethiopia has the international community concerned as hundreds of thousands of people in the region now live in famine.

Gaza's future is filled with hard questions. Consider these three: Who will govern the territory? Who will provide security? And who will be in charge of the money and reconstruction?

President Bush says it is "vital" that Congress quickly confirm the changes he has made to his national security team. With new commanders and new policies in the works for Iraq, the White House seems to be clearing the decks at home as well, with a number of top-level personnel changes.

El clima de otoño se mantiene en Bloomington-Normal, pero no se puede negar que las fiestas ya están aquí. La lista de WGLT de más de 40 espectáculos de temporada, cosas para hacer y lugares para comprar no es exhaustiva, pero tiene como objetivo llenar sus calendarios de diciembre y sus corazones con el espíritu de la temporada.