House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi defended the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on "This Week" for sending a fundraising email that attempted to capitalize on the apparently dead advertising plan to link President Obama to Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

A roadside bomb exploded in a restive suburb of the Syrian capital as senior U.N. officials toured the area on Sunday, blowing off the front of a parked vehicle but causing no casualties.

Facebook resumes trading on Wall Street on Monday with shares being closely watched to see how well they stand on their own after stumbling out of the gate in a historic but lackluster debut.

Protesters gathering in Chicago for the NATO summit were gearing up for their largest demonstration Sunday, when thousands are expected to march from a downtown park to the lakeside convention center where President Barack Obama and dozens of other world leaders will meet.

At least seven people died and 50 were injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck northern Italy early Sunday, authorities there said. According to CNN, two ceramic factory workers were killed in Sant'Agostino di Ferrara, another in a shed collapse in Ponte Rodoni di Bondeno, and three others in under rubble in various locations. Among the [...]

After 50 years of searching, physicists have spotted the fingerprint of radioactive plutonium, revealing the secrets of this complex molecule behind nuclear weapons.

Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the European continent and put investors worldwide on edge.

A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday.

A blind Chinese legal activist who escaped house arrest, endured a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle and a hurried daylong flight paused ever so briefly upon his arrival in New York City before taking up a familiar fight.

Tropical Storm Alberto weakened slightly off the South Carolina coast on Sunday, canceling dolphin cruises, producing showers along the coast and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner.

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday urged Israeli leaders to relinquish the idea of a unified Jerusalem if they truly want peace, contending in a pair of interviews that years of government neglect have kept the Jewish and Arab sectors irreparably divided.

Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, the former Libyan intelligence official who was sentenced to life in prison in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, has died, the Libyan government said on Sunday. He was 60. The bombing of the Dec. 21, 1988 Pan Am flight from New York to London as it flew over Lockerbie, [...]

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, stood by his call insisting that any increase in the debt limit should be offset by greater cuts in spending and tax reform before the end of the year, saying that working toward an agreement now would improve the economy.

Massachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers.

Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws restricting corporate ...

The western United States and eastern Asia will be treated this weekend to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire."

Britain to make MD appointments online UPI.com An official at the Department for Health acknowledged many people in Britain do not have access to a computer, and some will still have to make appointments in person. Two years ago, a survey of NHS patients found that 51 percent found it difficult to ... and more »

Telegraph.co.uk

Why Britain's pledge to end Afghanistan's deadly heroin trade has failed Telegraph.co.uk At the end of 2014 the majority of ISAF troops will leave and. Although the country will still receive considerable aid from the international community, Afghans will have to start solving their own problems.? Why Britain's pledge to end Afghanistan's ... UK may keep troops in Afghanistan post-2014 to fight terrorismReuters PM to announce future role in Afghanistan: MacKayCTV.ca UK troops may stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 - officialRT IBNLive.com all 1,005 news articles »

The Guardian (blog)

Help Britain do what it does best: make stuff The Guardian (blog) As G8 leaders stress the need for growth, it is timely to ask where the jobs of the future will come from and what Britain will do for a living. Part of the answer is right beneath our noses: making things. This is not nostalgia or wishful thinking, ...

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday urged Israeli leaders to relinquish the idea of a unified Jerusalem if they truly want peace, contending in a pair of interviews that years of government neglect have kept the Jewish and Arab sectors irreparably divided.

Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, the former Libyan intelligence official who was sentenced to life in prison in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, has died, the Libyan government said on Sunday. He was 60. The bombing of the Dec. 21, 1988 Pan Am flight from New York to London as it flew over Lockerbie, [...]

Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws restricting corporate ...

Massachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers.

The western United States and eastern Asia will be treated this weekend to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire."

Tropical Storm Alberto weakened slightly off the South Carolina coast on Sunday, canceling dolphin cruises, producing showers along the coast and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner.

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, stood by his call insisting that any increase in the debt limit should be offset by greater cuts in spending and tax reform before the end of the year, saying that working toward an agreement now would improve the economy.

Financial Times

Weaker euro zone nations need more support from core: UK Reuters "Clearly, just as Britain benefits from a strong government with a strong deficit reduction plan and strong banks but also an independent monetary policy giving us low interest rates, helping to push demand in the economy, so the euro zone I believe ... The most pro-European thing to do now is reject the euroTelegraph.co.uk all 2,507 news articles »

A blind Chinese legal activist who escaped house arrest, endured a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle and a hurried daylong flight paused ever so briefly upon his arrival in New York City before taking up a familiar fight.

PhilBoxing.com

Olympics-Britain, Russia grab places in women's boxing Reuters May 19 (Reuters) - Britain and Russia grabbed quota places in each of the three weight categories in women's boxing which makes its Olympic debut in London this year, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) said on Saturday. Britain, Russia grab Olympic spot in women's boxingPakistan Daily Times Boxing belle Marshall celebrates birthday as Britain's maiden female amateur ...Insidethegames.biz all 35 news articles »

Daily Beast

Olympic Torch Reaches Britain Daily Beast The torch will pass through England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland on its journey, being carried by bike, horseback, helium balloon, and centenarian Diana Gould, who is scheduled to take the torch July 25. Olympic Torch Reaches Britain. Flame for London Games arrives in BritainReuters London Olympics 2012 torch relay starts in BritainYahoo! Sports Olympic torch relay sets off in BritainWashington Post Tampabay.com -ESPN all 4,586 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Ken Clarke: European banking system is 'in tatters' and fallout for Britain ... Telegraph.co.uk The Cabinet minister said Britain was "heavily exposed" to potential problems and could be among the next targets for market speculation. He also hit out at the US for failing to contribute more to bailout funds, suggesting Barack Obama's ... Greek vote for 'cranky extremists' would be disastrous, warns Ken ClarkeThe Guardian all 201 news articles »

Firstpost

Britain plays peacemaker, report says Pak-NATO deal in sight Firstpost Islamabad: Britain has mediated a deal between Pakistan and the US to reopen NATO supply lines to Afghanistan through the country, a media report said Sunday. A top British lawmaker reportedly said that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has given a ... Britain mediated between Pakistan and US on NATO supply issuePakistan Daily Times John Glen MP and Davis Lewin: Britain must ensure NATO remains the pre-eminent ...Conservative Home (blog) UK mediated deal between US-Pak over NATO supply resumptionNewstrack India Daily Star Online all 6,063 news articles »

Daily Mail

'Britain's Got Talent' Dog -- Too Famous For 'American Idol' TMZ.com The dog who won "Britain's Got Talent" just rejected an offer to appear on the "American Idol" finale, TMZ has learned, because the talented canine is too busy being famous. Sources tell TMZ ... Pudsey the dog and 17-year old owner Ashleigh were asked ... Security tightened for Britain's Got Talent 2012 winner Pudsey after ...Daily Mail Britain's Got Talent: Ashleigh And Pudsey Turn Down American Idol Doggy diva ...Entertainmentwise BGT Pudsey's bricking it about securityThe Sun antiMUSIC.com -Unreality TV (blog) -CarterMatt.com all 56 news articles »

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Britain's surveillance program could cut down on citizens' privacy The Star-Ledger - NJ.com By AP AP PhotoThe UK has proposed a new surveillance program that would put a huge amount of personal data at the government's disposal. LONDON ? British officials have given their word: "We won't read your emails." But experts say the government's ... and more »