U.S. Plans to Isolate Iran if Nuclear Talks Fail

The Obama administration is laying plans to cut Iran's economic links to the rest of the world if talks this week over the country's nuclear ambitions founder, according to officials and outside experts familiar with the plans.

U.S. Says Taliban Has A New Haven in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- As American troops move deeper into southern Afghanistan to fight Taliban insurgents, U.S. officials are expressing new concerns about the role of fugitive Taliban leader Mohammad Omar and his council of lieutenants, who reportedly plan and launch cross-border strikes from ...

U.N. Secretary General: Iran Violating Resolutions on Nuclear Activities

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 29 -- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday that Iran's construction of the Qom nuclear enrichment facility violates U.N. resolutions requiring greater candor about its atomic activities, adding that Tehran must prove to the world that it has no intention of develo...

Polanski Asks Swiss Court to Free Him From Custody

PARIS, Sept. 29 -- Famed movie director Roman Polanski filed a legal motion Tuesday seeking his release from a Swiss prison, setting the stage for an international legal struggle over whether he should be extradited to the United States.

Philippine death toll rises, as new storms brew

MANILA, Philippines -- Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday to bring the death toll from massive flooding in the northern Philippines to 240, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts.

Obama to Travel to Copenhagen for IOC Vote on 2016 Games

President Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen to support the Chicago bid team seeking the 2016 Summer Games, a development that many expect could swing the vote for Chicago in Friday's selection.

U.S. Planning New Overtures to Burma

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 28 -- The Obama administration pledged Monday to increase humanitarian assistance to Burma and start its first detailed talks with Burmese authorities in an effort to build better relations with the reclusive military junta.

Bomb Blasts Across Iraq Kill at Least 15, Wound Dozens

BAGHDAD, Sept. 28 -- Explosions across Iraq on Monday killed at least 15 people and wounded many others, police said, further testing the ability of the Iraqi armed forces to keep the country safe.

Zimbabwean Court Voids Case

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sept. 28 -- A prominent human rights activist and her co-defendant cannot be tried on terrorism charges -- now or in the future -- because they were beaten and tortured in jail, Zimbabwe's Supreme Court ruled Monday.

Fine Print: On Rebuilding Afghanistan's Army

Building up Afghanistan's army, which has become a top priority in the Obama administration's strategy, will not be simple, no matter how many more U.S. troops are going to be provided Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal.

Roman Polanski Will Contest Extradition to United States

PARIS, Sept. 28 -- Roman Polanski's chief attorney said Monday the imprisoned movie director would fight any attempt by Swiss authorities to extradite him to the United States, setting the stage for an international legal struggle over his fate.