Aides to Iran?s Opposition Leaders Said to Be Arrested

Top aides to Mir Hussein Moussavi were among a number of opposition figures arrested, Iranian Web sites reported, a day after chaotic street battles.

Britain Rejected Visa Renewal for Terrorism Suspect

The Nigerian man accused in the failed Detroit airliner bombing plot was also placed on an official watch list to prevent him from re-entering Britain.

U.S. Widens Terror War to Yemen, a Qaeda Bastion

American officials said Yemen could become Al Qaeda?s next operational and training hub, rivaling the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Security System Failed, Napolitano Acknowledges

The homeland security secretary on Monday backtracked from a widely criticized assertion about the thwarted Christmas Day bombing.

For Airline Passengers, Searches and Restroom Monitors

Passengers at airports around the world encountered extra security, with international travelers undergoing new bag inspections, body searches and questioning.

Thailand Evicts 4,000 Hmong to Laos

The asylum seekers had been staying in a holding center and were sent back despite protests.

Israel Plans More Homes in East Jerusalem

Palestinian leaders said the move to build new housing was evidence that Israel was undermining peace efforts.

Attack Puts Afghan Leader and NATO at Odds

President Hamid Karzai and senior NATO officials are at odds over whether civilians or Taliban insurgents were killed in a Sunday operation by Afghan and U.S. forces.

Holiday Brings More Attacks on Shiites in Pakistan

A suicide bomber hit a parade of worshipers in Karachi, killing at least 20 people, Pakistani authorities said.

In Southeast Asia, Unease Over Free Trade Zone

Some manufacturers in Southeast Asia are concerned that cheap Chinese goods may flood their markets as a new free trade area opens this week.