China Expands Naval Power to Waters U.S. Dominates

China wants warships to escort vessels crucial to the country?s economy, from the Pacific to the Middle East.

Companies Feeling More Pressure to Cut Ties to Iran

While the U.S. struggles to negotiate stronger United Nations sanctions, another campaign has pushed a number of companies to sever business ties, with varying tangible impact.

G-20 Split on the Need for a Global Tax on Banks

The G-20 tackled the subject of Greece?s fragile finances and the need to coordinate international financial policies, but sidestepped the bank tax.

Rebellious Mood Takes Root in Rural Thailand

A rural region forms much of the core of the red shirt movement, demonstrating the magnitude of the challenge facing Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Scrap Metal Radiation Raises Concerns in India

Experts say there is inadequate health protection in place against dangerous materials coming from abroad.

Police Officers Killed in Ambush in Ciudad Juárez

Initial reports say they were ambushed in an attack that investigators said might have been a response to an operation the previous day.