On election’s second day, backers of rival Islamists and former regime figures each vow they cannot let the other rule

Auction house suspends controversial sale, with bidding around K; Seller to donate purported sample to president’s foundation

U.S. officials are urging Pakistan to release a doctor who helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden. Dr. Shakil Afridi [...]

Danish shipper says armed guards thwart attack by “multiple pirate skiffs” in Gulf of Oman; No one hurt

Rejection doesn’t appear to endanger Baghdad negotiations as both sides stake out agendas for second day

Human rights experts hold both sides accountable for documented cases of unlawful killings, abuses during uprising

Chen Guangcheng’s brother blocked from access to son being held on attempted murder charges, flees guarded village

Mariela Castro tells Calif. academic conference that Cuban-Americans supporting economic, travel restrictions “have no scruples”

Intelligence officials suspect America behind second drone attack in 24 hours on day after conviction of doc who aided bin [...]

Intelligence officials suspect America behind second drone attack in 24 hours on day after sentencing of doc who aided bin [...]